Fast facts


  • Location: Near Albert Lea in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
  • Capacity: 201 megawatts.
  • Number of turbines: 122.
  • In service: February 2011.
  • Homes powered: Approximately 53,000.

Economic benefits

The Bent Tree Wind Farm has generated over $5 million of tax revenue to Freeborn County and over $1.4 million of tax revenue to Hartland and Manchester Townships. Area landowners have received over $10 million in lease payments.

Environmental benefits

Wind energy reduces the use of traditional fossil fuels for energy generation. This positively impacts the environment for future generations.

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Bent Tree North Wind Farm

We are expanding the Bent Tree Wind Farm. In 2025, we submitted a site permit application to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to develop the Bent Tree North Wind Farm.

Bent Tree Alliant Energy banner

Freeborn County Fair sponsor

We are proud to support the community by partnering with the Freeborn County 4-H and Freeborn County Fair.

Five people standing behind a Bent Tree North Wind Farm sign

Ag Open Golf Outing sponsor

We are proud to support the community by partnering with local organizations and events, including the Ag Open Golf Outing.

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