Wiota
68776 Independence Rd, Wiota, IA 50274Plant Summary Information
Wiota is ranked #105 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wiota generated 1.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Wiota |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wiota Wind Energy, LLC #1 |
| Location | Cass County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,136 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,221 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #155 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #105 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Wiota Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wiota (58461) |
| Plant Address | 68776 Independence Rd, Wiota, IA 50274 |
| Utility | Wiota Wind Energy, LLC #1 (58449) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.39194, -94.87639 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 5.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF11-453-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (IA) (6112) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.62-82.5 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Wiota 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 Wiota.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair Wind Farm | Adair, IA | 551.2 GWh | 11.2 mi |
| Anita | Anita, IA | 77.4 MWh | 6.7 mi |
| Atlantic | Atlantic, IA | 115.0 MWh | 6.5 mi |
| Downtown Generation Plant | Greenfield, IA | 15.0 MWh | 22.4 mi |
| Eclipse Wind Farm | Adair, IA | 821.7 GWh | 15 mi |
| Exira | Brayton, IA | 243.5 GWh | 8.8 mi |
| Fontanelle | Fontanelle, IA | 4.9 GWh | 16.3 mi |
| Green Energy Machine | Anita, IA | 6.0 GWh | 6.5 mi |
| Greenfield Wind | Greenfield, IA | 4.4 GWh | 21.5 mi |
| Heartland Divide II | Audubon, IA | 781.9 GWh | 22.8 mi |
| Heartland Divide Wind Project, LLC | Melville, IA | 427.5 GWh | 22.4 mi |
| Meadow Ridge | Greenfield, IA | 2.3 GWh | 22.3 mi |
| Morning Light Wind Farm | Adair, IA | 406.8 GWh | 16.2 mi |
| North Generation Plant | Greenfield, IA | 11.0 MWh | 22.5 mi |
| Prescott Wind Farm | Prescott, IA | 162.0 GWh | 23.4 mi |
| Rolling Hills Wind Farm | Massena, IA | 1.6 TWh | 14.5 mi |
| Roseman | Anita, IA | 6.8 GWh | 6.5 mi |
| Sky Volt | Greenfield, IA | 4.5 GWh | 21.5 mi |
| Walnut Wind Farm | Walnut, IA | 558.3 GWh | 19.2 mi |
| Wolverine | Greenfield, IA | 4.8 GWh | 22.4 mi |