Overview
Grand Meadow is an operational 100.5 MW onshore wind farm in Minnesota, owned by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the US IRA and Minnesota's Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Grand Meadow is an onshore wind farm located in Minnesota, United States, owned by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. With a capacity of 100.5 MW, it is a medium-to-large scale facility within the US wind sector, supporting the region's transition to renewable energy. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Minnesota's Renewable Portfolio Standard, which mandates 25% renewable energy by 2025. The plant's operational status indicates it is actively generating electricity for the grid. Environmentally, Grand Meadow contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Wind farms in Minnesota benefit from strong wind resources in the region. The facility's grid integration is supported by existing transmission infrastructure, and it plays a role in meeting state renewable energy targets.
Environmental context
Minnesota's wind farms, including Grand Meadow, are situated in areas with favorable wind speeds, often on agricultural land. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local bird and bat populations, though mitigation measures such as turbine siting and curtailment during migration periods are commonly employed. The facility's operation displaces carbon emissions from fossil fuel plants, contributing to improved air quality and climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
Grand Meadow is an onshore wind farm located in Minnesota, United States, at coordinates 43.7189, -92.7050.
Grand Meadow has a capacity of 100.5 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale wind farm in the US.
Grand Meadow is owned by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, a utility company serving the region.
Wind farms in Minnesota operate under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard, which requires 25% renewable energy by 2025.
Grand Meadow generates clean electricity from wind, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and helping Minnesota meet its renewable energy targets under state and federal policies.