Sholes Wind Energy Center
56006 858th Rd, Randolph, NE 68771Plant Summary Information
Sholes Wind Energy Center is ranked #16 out of 123 power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sholes Wind Energy Center generated 190.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Sholes Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sholes Wind Energy Center, LLC |
| Location | Wayne County, NE |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2019 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 692.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,010 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #208 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #16 out of 123 Nebraska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 34 Nebraska Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sholes Wind Energy Center
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Sholes Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sholes Wind Energy Center (61889) |
| Plant Address | 56006 858th Rd, Randolph, NE 68771 |
| Utility | Sholes Wind Energy Center, LLC (61502) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.3119, -97.3647 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2019 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 692.1 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Nebraska Public Power District (13337) NE |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WSN1 Details Operating November 2019
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 160 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 160 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 160 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2019 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 71 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 71 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.75-103 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 90 |
Sholes Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Sholes Wind Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Ridge II, LLC | Creston, NE | 28.9 GWh | 43.9 mi |
| Creston Ridge Wind Farm | Creston, NE | 24.3 GWh | 43.8 mi |
| Crofton Bluffs Wind LLC | Bloomfield, NE | 103.8 GWh | 28.9 mi |
| Cuming County Renewables, LLC | Wisner, NE | 8.9 GWh | 32.7 mi |
| Elkhorn Ridge Wind LLC | Bloomfield, NE | 138.2 GWh | 29.6 mi |
| Emerson | Emerson, NE | 3.0 MWh | 32.6 mi |
| Gavins Point | Crofton, NE | 712.6 GWh | 37.6 mi |
| Haystack Wind Project, LLC | Carroll, NE | 801.8 GWh | 9.3 mi |
| Laurel | Laurel, NE | 3.0 MWh | 16.2 mi |
| Madison Utilities | Madison, NE | 1.0 MWh | 33.6 mi |
| Pender | Pender, NE | 44.0 MWh | 36.4 mi |
| Plum Creek Wind Project (NE) | Winside, NE | 827.0 GWh | 13.3 mi |
| Prairie Breeze | Elgin, NE | 595.7 GWh | 44.2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Creek Wind Project | Dixon, NE | 896.6 GWh | 27.7 mi |
| South 49th 013445 SCS Norfolk, LLC | Norfolk, NE | 18.5 GWh | 20.3 mi |
| TPW Petersburg | Petersburg, NE | 162.4 GWh | 43.5 mi |
| Upstream Wind Energy LLC | Neligh, NE | 750.5 GWh | 31.9 mi |
| Wakefield | Wakefield, NE | 14.0 MWh | 25.9 mi |
| Wayne IC | Wayne, NE | 43.0 MWh | 18.6 mi |
| Wisner | Wisner, NE | 81.0 MWh | 32.1 mi |