North Dakota Wind II
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About two percent of Otter Tail Power Company's electricity comes from emission-free, renewable wind power purchased from North Dakota Wind II. NextEra Energy owns and operates the wind farm. |
Quick facts
| Location | Between Edgeley and Kulm, North Dakota |
| Initial operation | October 2003 |
| Generating capacity | 21 mw - enough to power more than 5,000 typical North Dakota households |
| Number of turbines | 14 1.5-megawatt GE turbines |
| Maximum wind speed | 56 miles per hour |
| Tower height | 213 feet - the height of a 15-story building |
| Turbine blade length | 110 feet - the length of two railroad cars |
| Payments to landowners | Average $3,000 to $5,000 annually for each turbine |
