2.5 MW Wind operating in Dakota, MN — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
2.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Onshore Wind Turbine
Technology
2011
Operating Since
Coordinates
44.7283, -93.0481
County
Dakota, MN
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Regents of the University of Minnesota | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Regents of the University of Minnesota | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Eolos Wind Energy Research Field Station is a 2.5 MW wind power plant located in Dakota County, Minnesota. The plant began operating in 2011 and is owned and operated by the Regents of the University of Minnesota. It consists of a single onshore wind turbine. The plant utilizes a Clipper C96 turbine, featuring a 96-meter rotor diameter and a hub height of 80 meters.
The Eolos Wind Energy Research Field Station operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) balancing authority. In the most recent year of data, the plant generated 2,565 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 11.7%. In terms of size, the plant ranks 70th out of 123 wind facilities in Minnesota and 1291st out of 1424 nationally. The plant's primary fuel source is wind (WND).
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
MRO
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
State
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
133 MWh
Latest Month
2.6K MWh
Annual Generation
11.7%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
NSP.NSP
Pricing Hub
MINN.HUB
Location Type
Load Zone
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report