How many wind farms are planned in North Dakota?

3, for 628 MW of nameplate capacity. These are generators developers have reported to EIA, not generators that exist.

What do the status letters mean?

EIA files each planned generator under a status: regulatory approvals pending, under construction at or below half complete, under construction more than half complete, construction complete but not yet in commercial operation, or planned but not yet started. Each row shows its own.

Do these projects always get built?

No. EIA keeps a separate Canceled or Postponed sheet, and projects move between the sheets month to month. This page is the Planned sheet for 2026-07 and nothing more.

Planned wind farms in North Dakota

What EIA-860M's Planned sheet says is coming in North Dakota: 3 wind farms totalling 628 MW, each with the in-service year its developer reported and the construction status EIA records. A planned project is not a built one.

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

Planned projects: 3; 3 generating units
Proposed capacity: 628 MW
Earliest in-service year: 2027
Latest in-service year: 2028

Map of planned wind farms in North Dakota

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List of planned wind farms in North Dakota

Planned wind farms in North Dakota

New Salem Wind IIOnshore Wind Turbine	New Salem Wind II	Morton	226	1	2028	Planned for installation
Red Butte WindOnshore Wind Turbine	Red Butte Wind	Morton	202	1	2027	Planned for installation
New Salem Wind IOnshore Wind Turbine	New Salem Wind I	Morton	200	1	2028	Planned for installation

Where they are in the build

Planned for installation3

Planned wind farms in North Dakota: FAQ

How many wind farms are planned in North Dakota?: 3, for 628 MW of nameplate capacity. These are generators developers have reported to EIA, not generators that exist.
What do the status letters mean?: EIA files each planned generator under a status: regulatory approvals pending, under construction at or below half complete, under construction more than half complete, construction complete but not yet in commercial operation, or planned but not yet started. Each row shows its own.
Do these projects always get built?: No. EIA keeps a separate Canceled or Postponed sheet, and projects move between the sheets month to month. This page is the Planned sheet for 2026-07 and nothing more.