Shane's Wind Machine
1631 211th Street, Ruthton, MN 56170Plant Summary Information
Shane's Wind Machine is ranked #66 out of 125 wind farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Shane's Wind Machine generated 1.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Shane's Wind Machine |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Shane's Wind Machine LLC |
| Location | Pipestone County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 6.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 24.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,344 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,187 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #231 out of 759 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #66 out of 125 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Cowell (2013 to 2015) Shane's Wind Machine LLC (2016 to 2024) |
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Shane's Wind Machine Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Shane's Wind Machine (56577) |
| Plant Address | 1631 211th Street, Ruthton, MN 56170 |
| Utility | Shane's Wind Machine LLC (55832) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.1508, -96.1361 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2006 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 6.8 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 | 07-247-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| 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 | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 2006
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2006 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Suzlon |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | S88-2100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Shane's Wind Machine Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Rock Aetna Power Partners | Woodstock, MN | 82.3 GWh | 9.8 mi |
| Ruthton Ridge LLC | Lake Benton, MN | 4.8 GWh | 5.7 mi |
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| Stoneray Power Partners, LLC | Woodstock, MN | 368.1 GWh | 3.2 mi |
| Twin Lake Hills LLC | Lake Benton, MN | 4.8 GWh | 8.8 mi |
| Windcurrent Farms LLC | Woodstock, MN | 5.1 GWh | 9.2 mi |
| Winters Spawn LLC | Lake Benton, MN | 4.8 GWh | 5 mi |