Ridgewind
1169 County Line Ave, Woodstock, MN 56186Plant Summary Information
Ridgewind is ranked #39 out of 124 wind farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ridgewind generated 20.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ridgewind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ridgewind Power Partners LLC |
| Location | Pipestone County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 75.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 278.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,811 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #967 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #74 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #39 out of 124 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ridgewind
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Ridgewind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ridgewind (57386) |
| Plant Address | 1169 County Line Ave, Woodstock, MN 56186 |
| Utility | Ridgewind Power Partners LLC (56715) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.01889, -96.06528 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2011 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 75.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF10-609 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG10-11 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WTG1 Details Operating January 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP.CHARA_TR2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP.CHARA_TR2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 25.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 11 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 11 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-93 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Ridgewind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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