MN Wind Farms
Utility-scale wind farms generate hundreds of megawatts of clean power, feeding the grid while reducing dependence on fossil fuels and supporting U.S. renewable energy goals. Often paired with battery storage and, in some regions, solar farms, they improve grid reliability, enable microgrid resilience, and strengthen the foundation for widespread electrification.
MN largest wind farms
| WIND FARM | MW | TURBINES | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bent Tree | 201 | 122 | Freeborn County |
| Elm Creek | 99 | 66 | Jackson County |
| Elm Creek II | 149 | 62 | Jackson County |
| Lakefield | 206 | 137 | Jackson County |
| Odell | 200 | 100 | Jackson County |
| Blazing Star 1 | 200 | 100 | Lincoln County |
| Blazing Star 2 | 218 | 100 | Lincoln County |
| Lake Benton I | 107 | 143 | Lincoln County |
| Red Pine | 200 | 100 | Lincoln County |
| Trimont Wind | 107 | 67 | Martin County |
| Grand Meadow | 101 | 67 | Mower County |
| Mower County Wind | 99 | 43 | Mower County |
| Pleasant Valley | 200 | 100 | Mower County |
| Prairie Star | 99 | 60 | Mower County |
| Wapsipinicon Wind | 101 | 67 | Mower County |
| Fenton | 206 | 137 | Murray County |
| Nobles | 201 | 134 | Nobles County |
| Nobles 2 | 250 | 74 | Nobles County |
| Lake Benton II | 100 | 44 | Pipestone County |
| Prairie Rose | 200 | 119 | Rock County |
Feeding directly into the grid, these wind projects reduce reliance on fossil fuels, help meet MN state and national renewable portfolio targets, and provide long-term stability for electrification efforts. Increasingly, wind farms are co-located with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar farms, creating hybrid renewable hubs that improve grid reliability and maximize land use. They also play an important role in microgrid deployments, offering resilient local power for communities, industries, and critical infrastructure.