United States

Ida Grove Wind — 301 MW Wind

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Ida Grove Wind is a 301 MW wind power plant located in United States of America. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
301 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2016

Year online

Owner
MidAmerican Energy Co

Operator

Location
42.36, -95.42

Coordinates

Insights

#1,118
largest in %s
#90
largest %s worldwide
#6,016
largest worldwide
2016
%d yrs newer than avg
45
operated by %s
31
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Wind
Capacity
301 MW
Commissioned
2016
Status
Operational
Owner
MidAmerican Energy Co
Country
United States
Coordinates
42.356, -95.420

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
8,704 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
217,605 t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
11 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

1,892
cars / year
1,161
homes / year
395,645
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

Ida Grove Wind is an influential wind power generation facility located in the United States, contributing to the growing shift towards renewable energy sources. This facility has a capacity of 301.1 MW and utilizes modern onshore wind turbine technology, which is ideal for harnessing the abundant wind resources characteristic of the Iowa region. Commissioned in 2016, Ida Grove Wind is strategically positioned at coordinates 42.3557, -95.4204, allowing it to effectively integrate into the local and regional energy grid. Operated by MidAmerican Energy Co, the facility is a vital component of Iowa’s energy landscape, which is recognized for its leadership in wind energy generation. As part of the United States’ broader efforts to transition to cleaner energy, Ida Grove Wind exemplifies how wind power can serve as a reliable and sustainable energy source. The facility not only helps meet local energy demands but also supports national targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy security, and fostering economic growth through renewable energy investments.

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