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Optimum Wind 5

Optimum Wind 5 is a wind turbine facility located in Nevada, Iowa, within the Midwest Reliability Organization region. With an operating capacity of 3 MW, this unregulated plant harnesses wind energy to generate power. The facility is operated by Building Energy SpA and is primarily owned by Capital One National Association, a subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation. The generated electricity is purchased by Alliant Energy Corporation, contributing to the renewable energy landscape in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator power control area.

Tech Type:

Wind Turbine

Plant Operator:

Building Energy SpA

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

Capital One National Association

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:

2017

Fuel Type:

Wind

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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