Willmar Municipal SW Substation

Willmar Municipal SW Substation is a 6 MW oil-fired power plant in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, operated by Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 2000.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity
6 MW
6 MW net summer
Generating units
3
In service
2000
EIA plant ID
57035

Where it is

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County
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Coordinates
45.105, -95.0844
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN)
Primary energy source
Petroleum
Technologies
Petroleum Liquids
Status
Operating

Every plant Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) reports to EIA →

Willmar Municipal SW Substation: FAQ

Where is Willmar Municipal SW Substation?
In Kandiyohi County, Minnesota (MN). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Willmar Municipal SW Substation?
6 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Willmar Municipal SW Substation?
EIA-860M names Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Willmar Municipal SW Substation LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Willmar Municipal SW Substation LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Willmar Municipal SW Substation still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.