Freeborn Wind Farm

Freeborn Wind Farm is a 218 MW wind farm in Freeborn County, Minnesota, operated by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside MISO. Its unit entered service in 2021.

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
218 MW
218 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2021
EIA plant ID
64623

Where it is

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County
Freeborn County, Minnesota
Coordinates
43.5131, -93.1886
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Primary energy source
Wind
Technologies
Onshore Wind Turbine
Status
Operating

Every plant Northern States Power Co - Minnesota reports to EIA →

Freeborn Wind Farm: FAQ

Where is Freeborn Wind Farm?
In Freeborn 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 Freeborn Wind Farm?
218 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Freeborn Wind Farm?
EIA-860M names Northern States Power Co - Minnesota 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 Freeborn Wind Farm LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Northern States Power Co - Minnesota 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 "Freeborn 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 Freeborn Wind Farm still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.