Winton
13908 Power Dam Road, Winton, MN 55796Plant Summary Information
Winton is ranked #16 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Winton is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Winton |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ALLETE, Inc. |
| Location | Lake County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1923 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 10.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 38.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,014 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #937 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #138 out of 756 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 26 Minnesota Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Minnesota Power Inc (2013 to 2013) ALLETE, Inc. (2014 to 2024) |
Map of Winton
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Winton.
Monthly Net Generation for Winton
Winton Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Winton (1902) |
| Plant Address | 13908 Power Dam Road, Winton, MN 55796 |
| Utility | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.9344, -91.7639 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1923 |
| Annual Generation | 10.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 | Kawishiwi River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1923
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1923 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating September 1923
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1923 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Winton Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Water.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #927 | Mill Creek 3 | Mill Creek, CA | 10.6 GWh |
| #928 | Rock Creek I | Twin Falls, ID | 10.6 GWh |
| #929 | Bowman | Nevada City, CA | 10.6 GWh |
| #930 | Carter Hydro | Berthoud, CO | 10.6 GWh |
| #931 | Sylvan | Pillager, MN | 10.5 GWh |
| #932 | Stillwater B | Old Town, ME | 10.5 GWh |
| #933 | Rochester Hydro | Mazeppa, MN | 10.5 GWh |
| #934 | Brassua Hydroelectric Project | Rockwood, ME | 10.4 GWh |
| #935 | Bishop Creek 6 | Bishop, CA | 10.4 GWh |
| #936 | Little Cottonwood | Sandy, UT | 10.3 GWh |
| #938 | Rainbow Falls Auscble | Town of Auscble, NY | 10.3 GWh |
| #939 | Seneca Falls Hydroelectric Project | Seneca Falls, NY | 10.2 GWh |
| #940 | Johnson Falls | Town of Stephenson, WI | 10.2 GWh |
| #941 | Montgomery Creek Hydro | Montgomery Creek, CA | 10.1 GWh |
| #942 | Dry Creek Project | Howe, ID | 10.1 GWh |
| #943 | Middle Falls Hydro | Middle Falls, NY | 10.1 GWh |
| #944 | Belfort | Croghan, NY | 10.1 GWh |
| #945 | Upper Beaver | Beaver, UT | 10.1 GWh |
| #946 | Quinebaug Lower Project | Brooklyn, CT | 10.1 GWh |
| #947 | Hydraulic Race | Lockport, NY | 10.0 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Winton.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Front | Ashland, WI | 154.9 GWh | 101.5 mi |
| Boise Cascade International Falls | International Falls, MN | 340.6 GWh | 88.7 mi |
| Clay Boswell | Cohasset, MN | 4.7 TWh | 99.5 mi |
| Fond Du Lac | Duluth, MN | 54.3 GWh | 91 mi |
| Grand Marais | Grand Marais, MN | 204.0 MWh | 66.5 mi |
| Hibbing | Hibbing, MN | 68.3 GWh | 64.7 mi |
| International Falls Power | International Falls, MN | 58.1 GWh | 88.6 mi |
| Jean Duluth Solar | Duluth, MN | 2.2 GWh | 74.5 mi |
| Knife Falls | Cloquet, MN | 9.8 GWh | 89.4 mi |
| Laskin Solar | Hoyt Lakes, MN | 8.1 GWh | 34.4 mi |
| M L Hibbard | Duluth, MN | 73.6 GWh | 84.8 mi |
| MP CSG 1 LLC | Wrenshall, MN | 1.7 GWh | 95.4 mi |
| Prairie River | Grand Rapids, MN | 1.8 GWh | 92.3 mi |
| Rapids Energy Center | Grand Rapids, MN | 34.2 GWh | 95.7 mi |
| Sappi Cloquet Mill | Cloquet, MN | 449.1 GWh | 89.2 mi |
| Scanlon | Scanlon, MN | 6.9 GWh | 90.1 mi |
| Syl Laskin | Hoyt Lakes, MN | 172.0 GWh | 33.5 mi |
| Taconite Ridge 1 Wind Energy Center | Mountain Iron, MN | 47.4 GWh | 45.8 mi |
| Thomson | Carlton, MN | 290.5 GWh | 92.3 mi |
| USS Itasca Clean Energy Solar LLC | Grand Rapids, MN | 3.6 GWh | 95.9 mi |