Top of Iowa Windfarm III
570 410th St, Kensett, IA 50448Plant Summary Information
Top of Iowa Windfarm III is ranked #82 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Top of Iowa Windfarm III generated 12.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Top of Iowa Windfarm III |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Madison Gas & Electric Co |
| Location | Worth County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 39.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 154.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,532 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,048 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #112 out of 284 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #82 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Top of Iowa Windfarm III Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Top of Iowa Windfarm III (56386) |
| Plant Address | 570 410th St, Kensett, IA 50448 |
| Utility | Madison Gas & Electric Co (11479) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.3597, -93.3208 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2008 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 39.9 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 | 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Interstate Power and Light Co (9417) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TOI3 Details Operating February 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.TOI_MGEO |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.TOI_MGEO |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 29.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 18 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 18 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Top of Iowa Windfarm III Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Windpower LLC | Kensett, IA | 365.4 GWh | 11.8 mi |
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| Freeborn Wind Farm | Glenville, MN | 768.5 GWh | 12.5 mi |
| Goose Lake MN DPC-GM | Albert Lea, MN | 2.9 GWh | 21.3 mi |
| Hawkeye Power Partners LLC | Garner, IA | 167.8 GWh | 23 mi |
| Lake Mills | Lake Mills, IA | 99.0 MWh | 11.3 mi |
| Lake Mills Gas Recovery | Lake Mills, IA | 31.7 GWh | 12.1 mi |
| Lime Creek | Mason City, IA | 1.1 GWh | 9.7 mi |
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| Old Gold Energy Center, LLC | Joice, IA | 57.1 GWh | 5.1 mi |
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| Roeder Family Wind Farm LLC | Manly, IA | 4.9 GWh | 4.7 mi |
| Windwalkers LLC | Kensett, IA | 2.5 GWh | 5.3 mi |
| Winnebago Wind Power Project | Forest City, IA | 61.3 GWh | 22.8 mi |