Where is Palo Alto Wind Farm?

In Palo Alto County, Iowa (IA). 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 Palo Alto Wind Farm?

340 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Palo Alto Wind Farm?

EIA-860M names MidAmerican Energy Co 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 Palo Alto Wind Farm LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — MidAmerican Energy Co 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 "Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto Wind Farm still running?

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

Palo Alto Wind Farm

Palo Alto Wind Farm is a 340 MW wind farm in Palo Alto County, Iowa, operated by MidAmerican Energy Co. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units 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: 340 MW; 340 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2020
EIA plant ID: 63053

Where it is

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County: Palo Alto County, Iowa
Coordinates: 43.2067, -94.5481
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: MidAmerican Energy Co
Primary energy source: Wind
Technologies: Onshore Wind Turbine
Status: Operating

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Palo Alto Wind Farm: FAQ

Where is Palo Alto Wind Farm?: In Palo Alto County, Iowa (IA). 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 Palo Alto Wind Farm?: 340 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Palo Alto Wind Farm?: EIA-860M names MidAmerican Energy Co 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 Palo Alto Wind Farm LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — MidAmerican Energy Co 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 "Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto Wind Farm still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.