St. Olaf Wind Turbine
1520 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield, MN 55057Plant Summary Information
St. Olaf Wind Turbine is ranked #101 out of 125 wind farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
St. Olaf Wind Turbine generated 735.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | St. Olaf Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | St. Olaf College |
| Location | Rice County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 2.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,912 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,316 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #343 out of 759 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #101 out of 125 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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St. Olaf Wind Turbine Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | St. Olaf Wind Turbine (58995) |
| Plant Address | 1520 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield, MN 55057 |
| Utility | St. Olaf College (58828) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.46222, -93.19278 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 2.6 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 | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator OLFWT Details Operating September 2006
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2006 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 14.5 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 270 |
St. Olaf Wind Turbine Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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