Prairie Wind Farm
705 E. Jefferson St, Montezuma, IA 50171Plant Summary Information
Prairie Wind Farm is ranked #41 out of 279 power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Prairie Wind Farm generated 189.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Prairie Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Mahaska County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 608.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,115 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #264 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 279 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
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 Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 608.2 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| #257 | Pilot Hill Wind Farm | Herscher, IL | 618.3 GWh |
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| #261 | Border Winds Wind Farm | Rolla, ND | 614.0 GWh |
| #262 | Carousel Wind Farm LLC | Burlington, CO | 613.9 GWh |
| #263 | Boiling Springs Wind Farm | Woodward, OK | 609.4 GWh |
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| #266 | English Farms | Montezuma, IA | 605.9 GWh |
| #267 | NaturEner Rim Rock Energy | Kevin, MT | 604.6 GWh |
| #268 | Sundance Wind Project, LLC | Alva, OK | 604.3 GWh |
| #269 | Golden Hill Wind | Wasco, OR | 603.5 GWh |
| #270 | King Creek Wind Farm 2, LLC | Throckmorton, TX | 603.2 GWh |
| #271 | Pioneer Hutt Wind Energy | Midland, TX | 602.5 GWh |
| #272 | Weatherford Wind Energy Center | Weatherford, OK | 602.5 GWh |
| #273 | Alta Farms II Wind Project, LLC | Clinton, IL | 602.1 GWh |
| #274 | Castle Gap Wind | Goldthwaite, TX | 599.8 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | Brooklyn, IA | 18.0 MWh | 24.1 mi |
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| Knoxville Industrial | Knoxville, IA | 39.0 MWh | 20.3 mi |
| Laurel Wind Farm | Laurel, IA | 463.1 GWh | 33 mi |
| Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | 79.0 GWh | 42.9 mi |
| Marshalltown Generating Station | Marshalltown, IA | 3.4 TWh | 42.8 mi |
| Metro Methane Recovery Facility | Mitchellville, IA | 77.7 GWh | 35.5 mi |
| Montezuma | Montezuma, IA | 119.0 MWh | 13.9 mi |
| North English | Montezuma, IA | 1.4 TWh | 17.7 mi |
| Ottumwa | Ottumwa, IA | 1.7 TWh | 24.8 mi |
| Ottumwa City of | Ottumwa, IA | 4.5 GWh | 32.7 mi |
| Pella Peaking | Pella, IA | 227.0 MWh | 12.3 mi |
| Pleasant Hill | Pleasant Hill, IA | 21.9 GWh | 43.3 mi |
| Red Rock Hydro Plant | Pella, IA | 146.0 GWh | 15.1 mi |
| Venus Wind 3 LLC | Grinnell, IA | 10.3 GWh | 21.1 mi |