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Carstensen Wind

Carstensen Wind is a wind turbine facility located in Pipestone, Minnesota, operating under the Midwest Reliability Organization. With an operating capacity of 1.7 MW, the plant harnesses wind energy to generate electricity. It is managed by Clearway Energy Group, which also holds majority ownership of the facility. As an unregulated plant, Carstensen Wind operates within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s power control area. The primary power purchaser for the energy produced is Northern States Power Company, ensuring a reliable market for the renewable energy generated at this site.

Tech Type:

Wind Turbine

Plant Operator:

Clearway Energy Group

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

Clearway Energy

NERC Region Code:

Midwest Reliability Organization

Power Control Area:

Midcontinent Independent System Operator

Connected Utility:

Midwest Reliability Organization

Water Source:

Operating Capacity (MW):

1.7

Year First Unit in Service:

2004

Fuel Type:

Wind

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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