Where is Buffalo Ridge Wind?

In Lincoln 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 Buffalo Ridge Wind?

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

Who owns Buffalo Ridge Wind?

EIA-860M names Buffalo Ridge Wind, 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 Buffalo Ridge Wind LLC?

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

Is Buffalo Ridge Wind still running?

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

Buffalo Ridge Wind

Buffalo Ridge Wind is a 106 MW wind farm in Lincoln County, Minnesota, operated by Buffalo Ridge Wind, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside MISO. Its unit entered service in 2022.

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: 106 MW; 101.9 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2022
EIA plant ID: 65761

Where it is

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County: Lincoln County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44.4231, -96.2972
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Buffalo Ridge Wind, LLC
Primary energy source: Wind
Technologies: Onshore Wind Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Buffalo Ridge Wind, LLC reports to EIA →

Buffalo Ridge Wind: FAQ

Where is Buffalo Ridge Wind?: In Lincoln 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 Buffalo Ridge Wind?: 106 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Buffalo Ridge Wind?: EIA-860M names Buffalo Ridge Wind, 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 Buffalo Ridge Wind LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Buffalo Ridge Wind, 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 "Buffalo Ridge Wind LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Buffalo Ridge Wind still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.