Bent Tree Wind Farm

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.

Project details

As currently designed, the Bent Tree North Wind Farm will add approximately 150 megawatts of power.
It is expected to generate an equivalent amount of wind energy to power at least 50,000 homes annually.
It is expected to deliver wages, benefits, new tax revenue and landowner payments over the life of the project.
During construction, the project is expected to support an estimated 100-150 construction jobs.
Advancements in technology have led to increased turbine net capacity factors, resulting in greater efficiency of the overall wind farm.

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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