Taconite Ridge 1 Wind Energy Center
Hwy 53 & St Louis Cty Hwy 102, Mountain Iron, MN 55768Plant Summary Information
Taconite Ridge 1 Wind Energy Center is ranked #44 out of 124 wind farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Taconite Ridge 1 Wind Energy Center generated 14.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Taconite Ridge 1 Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ALLETE, Inc. |
| Location | St. Louis County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 53.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 192.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,130 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,014 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #88 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #44 out of 124 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Minnesota Power Inc (2013 to 2013) ALLETE, Inc. (2014 to 2025) |
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Taconite Ridge 1 Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Taconite Ridge 1 Wind Energy Center (56630) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 53 & St Louis Cty Hwy 102, Mountain Iron, MN 55768 |
| Utility | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.5747, -92.5917 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2008 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 53.1 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MP.TACRIDGE1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MP.TACRIDGE1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 10 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 10 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Clipper |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | Liberty C96 |
| Design Wind Speed | 20 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Taconite Ridge 1 Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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