Prairie Wind Farm
705 E. Jefferson St, Montezuma, IA 50171Plant Summary Information
Prairie Wind Farm is ranked #41 out of 284 power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Prairie Wind Farm generated 84.9 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Prairie Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Mahaska County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 604.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,164 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #291 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 284 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #29 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Prairie Wind Farm
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Prairie Wind Farm
Prairie Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Prairie Wind Farm (60873) |
| Plant Address | 705 E. Jefferson St, Montezuma, IA 50171 |
| Utility | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.4369, -92.70382 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2018 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 604.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Midwest LLC (56161) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PWE Details Operating January 2018
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.PRAIRIE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.PRAIRIE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 168 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 169 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 169 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 84 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 84 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V110-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 312 |
Prairie Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #281 | Boiling Springs Wind Farm | Woodward, OK | 612.7 GWh |
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| #289 | Alta Farms II Wind Project, LLC | Clinton, IL | 606.8 GWh |
| #290 | Dakota Range III Wind Project | Summit, SD | 605.3 GWh |
| #292 | Lundgren Wind Project | Otho, IA | 604.9 GWh |
| #293 | Limon III Wind LLC | Limon, CO | 604.1 GWh |
| #294 | El Algodon Alto Wind Farm, LLC | Mathis, TX | 601.0 GWh |
| #295 | Elk City LLC | Sweetwater, OK | 595.3 GWh |
| #296 | Rattlesnake Power, LLC | Brady, TX | 594.0 GWh |
| #297 | Mountain Breeze Wind, LLC | Grover, CO | 593.0 GWh |
| #298 | Oso Grande Wind Farm | Maljamar, NM | 592.7 GWh |
| #299 | Raymond Wind Farm, LLC | Lyford, TX | 592.0 GWh |
| #300 | Clear Creek Wind | Maryville, MO | 591.9 GWh |
| #301 | Badger Wind, LLC | Northwest McIntosh, ND | 589.8 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Knoxville Industrial | Knoxville, IA | 225.0 MWh | 20.3 mi |
| Laurel Wind Farm | Laurel, IA | 470.0 GWh | 33 mi |
| Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | 20.3 GWh | 42.9 mi |
| Marshalltown Generating Station | Marshalltown, IA | 2.7 TWh | 42.8 mi |
| Metro Methane Recovery Facility | Mitchellville, IA | 82.7 GWh | 35.5 mi |
| Montezuma | Montezuma, IA | 115.0 MWh | 13.9 mi |
| North English | Montezuma, IA | 1.3 TWh | 17.7 mi |
| Ottumwa | Ottumwa, IA | 3.5 TWh | 24.8 mi |
| Ottumwa City of | Ottumwa, IA | 2.9 GWh | 32.7 mi |
| Pella Peaking | Pella, IA | 752.0 MWh | 12.3 mi |
| Pleasant Hill | Pleasant Hill, IA | 48.7 GWh | 43.3 mi |
| Red Rock Hydro Plant | Pella, IA | 183.6 GWh | 15.1 mi |
| Venus Wind 3 LLC | Grinnell, IA | 9.5 GWh | 21.1 mi |