Where is Benton County Wind Farm?

In Benton County, Indiana (IN). 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 Benton County Wind Farm?

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

Who owns Benton County Wind Farm?

EIA-860M names Orion Energy Group 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 Benton County Wind Farm LLC?

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

Is Benton County Wind Farm still running?

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

Benton County Wind Farm

Benton County Wind Farm is a 131 MW wind farm in Benton County, Indiana, operated by Orion Energy Group LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside MISO. Its unit entered service in 2008.

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: 130.5 MW; 130.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2008
EIA plant ID: 56679

Where it is

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County: Benton County, Indiana
Coordinates: 40.695, -87.4886
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Orion Energy Group LLC
Primary energy source: Wind
Technologies: Onshore Wind Turbine
Status: Operating

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Benton County Wind Farm: FAQ

Where is Benton County Wind Farm?: In Benton County, Indiana (IN). 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 Benton County Wind Farm?: 131 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Benton County Wind Farm?: EIA-860M names Orion Energy Group 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 Benton County Wind Farm LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Orion Energy Group 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 "Benton County Wind Farm LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Benton County Wind Farm still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.