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Hancock County Wind Energy Center

The Hancock County Wind Energy Center, located in Britt, Iowa, operates under the Midwest Reliability Organization and features a total capacity of 98 MW generated through advanced wind turbine technology. Managed by FPL Energy Hancock County Wind, this unregulated facility is primarily owned by NextEra Energy Resources, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy. The wind energy produced is primarily purchased by Interstate Power and Light Company, contributing to the region’s renewable energy supply and sustainability efforts.

Tech Type:

Wind Turbine

Plant Operator:

FPL Energy Hancock County Wind

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

NextEra Energy Resources

NERC Region Code:

Midwest Reliability Organization

Power Control Area:

Midcontinent Independent System Operator

Connected Utility:

Midwest Reliability Organization

Water Source:

Operating Capacity (MW):

Year First Unit in Service:

2002

Fuel Type:

Wind

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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