Wellsburg Wind Project
15087 205th St., Wellsburg, IA 50680Plant Summary Information
Wellsburg Wind Project is ranked #55 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wellsburg Wind Project generated 83.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Wellsburg Wind Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Grundy County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 304.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,044 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #610 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #67 out of 284 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #55 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wellsburg Wind Project
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Wellsburg Wind Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wellsburg Wind Project (58886) |
| Plant Address | 15087 205th St., Wellsburg, IA 50680 |
| Utility | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.39083, -92.96667 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2014 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 304.8 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 | ITC Midwest LLC (56161) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY |
Generator WBWF Details Operating December 2014
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.WELLSBURG |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.WELLSBURG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 140.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 138.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 138.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 60 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 60 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-108 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Wellsburg Wind Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| #609 | Shady Oaks Wind 2 | Compton, IL | 305.8 GWh |
| #611 | Baron Winds Farm | Cohocton, NY | 304.4 GWh |
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| #613 | Prairie Star Wind Farm | Grand Meadow, MN | 303.3 GWh |
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| #615 | Shady Oaks Wind Farm | Compton, IL | 302.3 GWh |
| #616 | Spring Valley Wind Project | Ely, NV | 300.2 GWh |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Wellsburg Wind Project.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant SBD 9107 JBS USA | Marshalltown, IA | 35.3 MWh | 23.4 mi |
| Cedar Falls Solar Farm | Cedar Falls, IA | 2.4 GWh | 26.7 mi |
| Dike City Power Plant | Dike, IA | 4.0 MWh | 18 mi |
| Electrifarm | Waterloo, IA | 16.7 GWh | 28.1 mi |
| FPL Energy Story Wind LLC | Zearing, IA | 568.7 GWh | 25.2 mi |
| Franklin County Solar | Hampton, IA | 13.2 GWh | 25.9 mi |
| Franklin County Wind Farm | Iowa Falls, IA | 270.5 GWh | 24 mi |
| Garden Wind LLC | Zearing, IA | 322.4 GWh | 23.8 mi |
| Gas Turbine (IA) | Cedar Falls, IA | 1.1 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Grundy Center City Light Plant | Grundy Center, IA | 109.0 MWh | 10.1 mi |
| Ivester Wind Farm | Wellsburg, IA | 322.9 GWh | 4.1 mi |
| Leonardo Wind 1 LLC | Alden, IA | 8.7 GWh | 21.8 mi |
| Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | 20.3 GWh | 24.4 mi |
| Marshalltown Generating Station | Marshalltown, IA | 2.7 TWh | 24.5 mi |
| Salt Creek Wind | Traer, IA | 452.0 GWh | 28 mi |
| State Center | State Center, IA | 153.0 MWh | 27.7 mi |
| Streeter Station | Cedar Falls, IA | 13.9 GWh | 28.5 mi |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | 24.6 GWh | 27.2 mi |
| Vienna Wind Farm | Marshalltown, IA | 621.7 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| Whispering Willow Wind Farm - East | Iowa Falls, IA | 404.6 GWh | 20.6 mi |