Surplus; Big Bend
550 MW hybrid in Cottonwood, MN · In queue since July 2024 · Proposed COD October 2027
550 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Wind
1y 8m
In Queue
—
IA Status
COD target: 2027
Total Duration
3y 3m
Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO
MISO uses the Definitive Planning Phase (DPP) process with 3 study phases.
Typical: 30–40 months (historical); 12 months target
Interconnection agreement not yet executed
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Proposed COD: 2027-10-30
State
MN
County
Cottonwood
Region
MISO
Developer
—
Utility
NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY
Entity
MISO
Point of Interconnection
Lakefield Junction 345kV
Data Source
LBNL + Live
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Last updated 2026-03-26