Saratoga Wind Farm
10439 Jade Ave, Lime Springs, IA 52155Plant Summary Information
Saratoga Wind Farm is ranked #62 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Saratoga Wind Farm generated 39.2 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Saratoga Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Madison Gas & Electric Co |
| Location | Howard County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2019 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 255.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 914.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,281 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #679 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #77 out of 284 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #62 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Saratoga Wind Energy LLC (2016 to 2017) Madison Gas & Electric Co (2018 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Saratoga Wind Farm
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Saratoga Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Saratoga Wind Farm (61070) |
| Plant Address | 10439 Jade Ave, Lime Springs, IA 52155 |
| Utility | Madison Gas & Electric Co (11479) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.44886, -92.28073 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2019 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 255.3 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 | Southern Minnesota Mun P Agny (40580) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SWE Details Operating February 2019
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.SARATOGA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.SARATOGA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 66 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 66 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 66 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 33 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 33 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V116-2.1 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.2 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 308 |
Saratoga Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Saratoga Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Wind Farm | Adams, MN | 10.2 GWh | 23.4 mi |
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| Buffalo Center Wind LLC | Little Cedar, IA | 4.0 GWh | 24.4 mi |
| Chickasaw Wind Farm | New Hampton, IA | 645.0 GWh | 21.4 mi |
| Crane Creek Wind Energy Center | Riceville, IA | 284.0 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| Douglas (IA) | Riceville, IA | 804.0 MWh | 16.9 mi |
| DPC Madison | Ridgeway, IA | 2.8 GWh | 21 mi |
| Fillmore County Solar Project | Spring Valley, MN | 81.0 GWh | 8.1 mi |
| Fountain | Fountain, MN | 6.2 GWh | 21.9 mi |
| Grand Meadow (PV) | Grand Meadow, MN | 425.0 MWh | 20.8 mi |
| Lanesboro | Lanesboro, MN | 140.0 MWh | 24.1 mi |
| Little Cedar | Little Cedar, IA | 65.0 MWh | 23.2 mi |
| Louise Solar | Taopi, MN | 91.3 GWh | 21.6 mi |
| Luther College Wind Project | Decorah, IA | 1.9 GWh | 25.1 mi |
| Mower County Wind Energy Center | Grand Meadow, MN | 334.0 GWh | 19.6 mi |
| New Hampton | New Hampton, IA | 920.0 MWh | 26.3 mi |
| Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm | McIntire, IA | 841.7 GWh | 16.8 mi |
| Prairie Star Wind Farm | Grand Meadow, MN | 303.3 GWh | 23.9 mi |
| Preston (MN) | Preston, MN | 78.0 MWh | 18 mi |
| Spring Valley | Spring Valley, MN | 227.4 MWh | 17.4 mi |