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Bison 3 Wind Energy Center105 MW Wind

WindRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

Bison 3 Wind Energy Center is a 105 MW wind power plant located in North Dakota, United States, operated by ALLETE Inc. The facility generates electricity from wind, contributing to the state's renewable energy output since its commissioning in 2013. It ranks as the 392nd largest wind plant in the United States. With its 105 MW capacity, Bison 3 represents 0.1% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The United States has 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Bison 3 is about one-seventh the size. Wind energy is increasingly important in North Dakota, where it accounts for over 25% of the state's electricity generation. The Bison 3 plant is located in a region known for its favorable wind conditions, enhancing its energy production capabilities. It is approximately 60 miles southwest of Fargo.

Capacity
105 MW
Commissioning Year
2013

13 years old

Owner
ALLETE Inc.
Location
46.9800°, -101.5547°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 2,052. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,797 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #701 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

13 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

ALLETE Inc. operates 20 plants totalling 1,950 MW

Regional density

22 plants within 100 km, 7,176 MW combined

Nearest plant: Glen Ullin Energy Center (19.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 46.980000, -101.554700
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Bison 3 Wind Energy Center is a wind power plant producing approximately 276 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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