Where is Northern Wind?

In Murray 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 Northern Wind?

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

Who owns Northern Wind?

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 Northern Wind 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 "Northern Wind LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Northern Wind still running?

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

Northern Wind

Northern Wind is a 100 MW wind farm in Murray County, Minnesota, operated by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside MISO. Its unit entered service in 2023.

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: 100 MW; 100 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2023
EIA plant ID: 65714

Where it is

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County: Murray County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44.011, -96.0446
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 →

Northern Wind: FAQ

Where is Northern Wind?: In Murray 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 Northern Wind?: 100 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Northern Wind?: 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 Northern Wind 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 "Northern Wind LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Northern Wind still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.