Sunflower Wind Project
767 Third Avenue, 17th Floor, Mandan, ND 10017Plant Summary Information
Sunflower Wind Project is ranked #25 out of 58 power plants in North Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sunflower Wind Project generated 120.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Sunflower Wind Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Onward Energy |
| Location | Morton County, ND |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 431.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,514 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #430 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #25 out of 58 North Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 41 North Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Sunflower Wind Project (2015 to 2018) Novatus Energy (2019 to 2019) Onward Energy (2020 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sunflower Wind Project
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Sunflower Wind Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sunflower Wind Project (60088) |
| Plant Address | 767 Third Avenue, 17th Floor, Mandan, ND 10017 |
| Utility | Onward Energy (60453) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.83757, -102.07455 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2016 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 431.6 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 16-148 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) ND |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SNFLR Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUE.BEPM.SUNFLOWER |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.SUNFLOWER |
| Nameplate Capacity | 104 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 104 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 104 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 52 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 52 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V100-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Sunflower Wind Project 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 Sunflower Wind Project.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley | Beulah, ND | 6.0 TWh | 38.5 mi |
| Bison 2 Wind Energy Center | New Salem, ND | 218.7 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Bison 3 Wind Energy Center | New Salem, ND | 223.3 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Bison 4 Wind Energy Center | New Salem, ND | 624.2 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Bison I Wind Energy Center | New Salem, ND | 165.9 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Brady II Wind Energy Center | Dickinson, ND | 640.5 GWh | 37.2 mi |
| Brady Wind Energy Center | Dickinson, ND | 632.3 GWh | 35.3 mi |
| Coal Creek | Underwood, ND | 8.2 TWh | 57 mi |
| Coyote | Beulah, ND | 2.1 TWh | 29.2 mi |
| FPL Energy Oliver Wind I LLC | Center, ND | 176.8 GWh | 46.7 mi |
| FPL Energy Oliver Wind II LLC | Center, ND | 180.9 GWh | 46.7 mi |
| Garrison | Riverside, ND | 2.1 TWh | 55 mi |
| Glen Ullin Energy Center | Glen Ullin, ND | 439.3 GWh | 15 mi |
| Glen Ullin Station 6 | Glen Ullin, ND | 37.6 GWh | 15.1 mi |
| Leland Olds | Stanton, ND | 2.4 TWh | 46.9 mi |
| Milton R Young | Center, ND | 3.7 TWh | 43.6 mi |
| Oliver Wind III, LLC | Mandan, ND | 380.1 GWh | 43.6 mi |
| Oliver Wind IV | Hannover, ND | 799.5 GWh | 29.4 mi |
| R M Heskett | Mandan, ND | 56.2 GWh | 56.3 mi |
| Tesoro Mandan Cogeneration Plant | Mandan, ND | 57.9 GWh | 56.4 mi |