Prairie Winds ND1
Hwy 281, Minot, ND 58701Plant Summary Information
Prairie Winds ND1 is ranked #31 out of 59 power plants in North Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Prairie Winds ND1 generated 97.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Prairie Winds ND1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Basin Electric Power Coop |
| Location | Ward County, ND |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 353.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,815 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #533 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 59 North Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 42 North Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Prairie Winds ND1
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Prairie Winds ND1
Prairie Winds ND1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Prairie Winds ND1 (56607) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 281, Minot, ND 58701 |
| Utility | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.93362, -101.26919 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 353.8 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 | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) ND |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ND1 Details Operating December 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUENDPRARWFUNPRARIWND_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.PW1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 115.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 115.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 115.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 77 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 77 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Prairie Winds ND1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Bison 3 Wind Energy Center | New Salem, ND | 267.9 GWh | 67.2 mi |
| Bison 4 Wind Energy Center | New Salem, ND | 572.9 GWh | 67.2 mi |
| Bison I Wind Energy Center | New Salem, ND | 196.5 GWh | 67.2 mi |
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| FPL Energy Oliver Wind I LLC | Center, ND | 181.6 GWh | 54 mi |
| FPL Energy Oliver Wind II LLC | Center, ND | 189.5 GWh | 54 mi |
| Garrison | Riverside, ND | 2.0 TWh | 31.1 mi |
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| Oliver Wind IV | Hannover, ND | 805.9 GWh | 58.2 mi |
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| Wilton Wind II LLC | Wilton, ND | 201.1 GWh | 61.3 mi |