Shady Oaks Wind Farm
314 Chapman St, Compton, IL 61318Plant Summary Information
Shady Oaks Wind Farm is ranked #42 out of 59 wind farms in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Shady Oaks Wind Farm generated 83.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Shady Oaks Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Algonquin Power Co |
| Location | Lee County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 302.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,060 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #615 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #77 out of 542 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #42 out of 59 Illinois Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Shady Oaks Wind Farm
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Shady Oaks Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Shady Oaks Wind Farm (57964) |
| Plant Address | 314 Chapman St, Compton, IL 61318 |
| Utility | Algonquin Power Co (59050) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.66694, -89.05972 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 302.3 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 11-133-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 109.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 109.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 109.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 71 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 71 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Goldwind |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | GW 82/1500 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 328.1 |
Shady Oaks 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 Shady Oaks Wind Farm.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Boigenzahn Solar 1A, LLC | Lee, IL | 3.4 GWh | 10.9 mi |
| City of Peru Rail Generating Station | Peru, IL | 53.0 MWh | 20.7 mi |
| Com Adam 1WF-1 | Sublette, IL | 7.0 GWh | 9.8 mi |
| FPL Energy Illinois Wind LLC Hybrid | Shabbona, IL | 615.3 GWh | 11.3 mi |
| Frieders Solar 1, LLC | Sandwich, IL | 4.6 GWh | 20.8 mi |
| GSG LLC | West Brooklyn, IL | 312.3 GWh | 6.1 mi |
| IL Rochelle 975 S. Caron Rd | Rochelle, IL | 1.4 GWh | 16.8 mi |
| LaSalle Solar 6 | Ottawa, IL | 582.0 MWh | 20.7 mi |
| Mendota | Mendota, IL | 3.3 GWh | 9.7 mi |
| Mendota Hills, LLC | Paw Paw, IL | 255.9 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| Mendota Rich Dev CSG | Mendota, IL | 4.1 GWh | 9.8 mi |
| Moore Solar 1, LLC | Waterman, IL | 4.3 GWh | 19.3 mi |
| Moore Solar 1A, LLC | Waterman, IL | 4.8 GWh | 19.4 mi |
| North Ninth Street | Rochelle, IL | 1.3 GWh | 16.8 mi |
| Pine Road Solar, LLC CSG | Sandwich, IL | 4.3 GWh | 20.4 mi |
| Plote Somonauk | Somonauk, IL | 4.2 GWh | 19.5 mi |
| Rochelle Energy Center | Rochelle, IL | 13.1 GWh | 18.1 mi |
| Shady Oaks Wind 2 | Compton, IL | 305.8 GWh | 0 mi |
| South Main Street | Rochelle, IL | 1.2 GWh | 16.7 mi |
| Tower Road Solar, LLC CSG | Lee, IL | 4.5 GWh | 11.8 mi |