Minnesota wind projects on hold

Thirteen proposed wind farms in Minnesota have state-approved site plans but are on hold, lacking agreements to sell their output to a utility or other power user. Slack electricity demand and uncertainty over the federal wind tax credit are among the factors affecting such deals.

NameCountyMW*Developer

Pleasant Valley WindMower, Dodge301.0RES Americas

EcoHarmony West WindFillmore280.0EcoHarmony West Wind LLC

Bitter RootYellow Medicine, Lincoln120.0Buffalo Ridge Partners LLC

Prairie WindOtter Tail 98.4PWE, PlainStates Energy

PaynesvilleStearns 95.0Geronimo Wind Energy LLC

Lake Country WindKandiyohi, Meeker41.0National Wind

Black OakStearns 40.0Geronimo Wind Energy LLC

Getty WindStearns 40.0Geronimo Wind Energy LLC

ComfreyBrown, Cottonwood31.5Southwest Wind Consulting

Glacial RidgePope20.0PlainStates Energy

West Stevens WindStevens19.5West Stevens Wind LLC

* Megawatts. 1 megawatt equals 1 million watts.

Note: List does not include smaller, county-reviewed projects, those with power-purchase agreements or any awaiting other state approvals.