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9.7 MW Wind operating in Wheatland, MT — NorthWestern Energy (NWMT)
9.7 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Onshore Wind Turbine
Technology
2014
Operating Since
Coordinates
46.4499, -110.0877
County
Wheatland, MT
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal) | — | — |
| Owner(s) | NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal) | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Two Dot Wind Farm is a 9.7 MW wind power facility located in Wheatland County, Montana. The plant, which began operating in 2014, is owned and operated by NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal). It consists of a single onshore wind turbine generator. The facility utilizes a GE Wind GE1.62-87 turbine model, featuring a rotor diameter of 87 meters and a hub height of 80 meters.
The plant's latest annual generation was 34,841 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 41.0%. Two Dot Wind Farm operates within the NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. The plant's installed cost was $1,796.63 per kW, according to FERC data. Two Dot Wind Farm ranks as the 23rd largest wind farm out of 25 in Montana, and 1173rd out of 1424 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
5.1K MWh
Latest Month
34.8K MWh
Annual Generation
41.0%
Capacity Factor
Wind · NorthWestern Corporation · Data from 2018–2024
$1,803/kW
Installed Cost
$0/kW
Annual CapEx
$16.3/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
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Grid Voltage
100.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility