Where is Cardinal Point Wind?

In McDonough County, Illinois (IL). 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 Cardinal Point Wind?

150 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Cardinal Point Wind?

EIA-860M names Cardinal Point LLC 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 Cardinal Point Wind LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Cardinal Point LLC 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 "Cardinal Point Wind LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Cardinal Point Wind still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Cardinal Point Wind

Cardinal Point Wind is a 150 MW wind farm in McDonough County, Illinois, operated by Cardinal Point LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside MISO. Its unit entered service in 2020.

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: 150 MW; 150 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2020
EIA plant ID: 59902

Where it is

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County: McDonough County, Illinois
Coordinates: 40.5886, -90.7518
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Cardinal Point LLC
Primary energy source: Wind
Technologies: Onshore Wind Turbine
Status: Operating

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Cardinal Point Wind: FAQ

Where is Cardinal Point Wind?: In McDonough County, Illinois (IL). 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 Cardinal Point Wind?: 150 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Cardinal Point Wind?: EIA-860M names Cardinal Point LLC 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 Cardinal Point Wind LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Cardinal Point LLC 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 "Cardinal Point Wind LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Cardinal Point Wind still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.