Storm Lake 1

5320 50th Ave, Alta, IA 51002

Plant Summary Information

Storm Lake 1 is ranked #77 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Storm Lake 1 generated 30.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Storm Lake 1
Utility Name	ALLETE Clean Energy
Location	Buena Vista County, IA
Initial Operation Date	May 1999
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	86.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	326.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,721 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #950 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #101 out of 284 Iowa Power Plants
Ranked #77 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types	Wind
Previous Operator	Edison Mission Energy (2013 to 2014) Allete Clean Energy (2015 to 2025)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Storm Lake 1 (54793)
Plant Address	5320 50th Ave, Alta, IA 51002
Utility	ALLETE Clean Energy (59496)
Latitude, Longitude	42.6878, -95.405
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	May 1999
Annual Generation	86.9 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	98-52-000

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	MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA
Grid Voltage	161.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	138
Planned New Prime Mover	WT
Planned Energy Source	WND
Planned New Nameplate Capacity	112.5 MW
Planned Repower	August 2028
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	138
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Zond
Predominant Turbine Model Number	Z-50
Design Wind Speed	13 MPH
Wind Quality Class	1 - High Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	217

Technology	Onshore Wind Turbine
Prime Mover	Wind Turbine, Onshore
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	MISO
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	MISO
Nameplate Capacity	0.7 MW
Summer Capacity	0.7 MW
Winter Capacity	0.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1999

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
Planned New Prime Mover	WT
Planned Energy Source	WND
Planned New Nameplate Capacity	0.7 MW
Planned Repower	August 2028
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	1
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Zond
Predominant Turbine Model Number	Z-50
Design Wind Speed	13 MPH
Wind Quality Class	1 - High Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	217

Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	1
Planned New Prime Mover	WT
Planned Energy Source	WND
Planned New Nameplate Capacity	0.7 MW
Planned Repower	August 2028
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	1
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Zond
Predominant Turbine Model Number	Z-50
Design Wind Speed	13 MPH
Wind Quality Class	1 - High Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	217

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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