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GAS POWER PLANTS · COAL POWER PLANTS · WIND FARMSWillmar
Willmar is a 34.0 MW retired power plant in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, operated by Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN).
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingOct 1949 (completed)
- ClosedAug 2024 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 18 MW | Retired |
| ST2 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 8.0 MW | Retired |
| ST1 | Conventional Steam Coal | 4.0 MW | Retired |
| WTG3 | Onshore Wind Turbine | 2.0 MW | Retired |
| WTG4 | Onshore Wind Turbine | 2.0 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN)
- Location
- Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Retired: 34.0 MW
- First unit online
- Oct 1949
- EIA plant ID
- 2022
Location
45.1217, -95.0532
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem