Geronimo Power updates commissioners on Plum Creek wind projects and proposed data center
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Geronimo Power told the Murray County Board that Plum Creek I is fully permitted with 78 turbines (37 in Murray County) and construction likely in 2027; the company also described related projects and a proposed Nobles County data center that could source local wind and solar power.
Representatives from Geronimo Power briefed the Board on the Plum Creek I wind project and related developments on Dec. 2. Sidney Nuese, senior developer, and Sean Lawler, senior manager of project development, said Plum Creek I is fully permitted with 78 turbines, 37 of which are in Murray County, and that construction start is targeted for mid–late 2026 but more likely in spring 2027. A county development agreement with townships is being drafted.
Nuese and Lawler described additional projects — Plum Creek II (directly south in Cottonwood and Murray counties) and Lime Creek (Murray and Nobles counties) — which are part of a broader Southwest Minnesota Energy Park concept. They said site acquisition and schedules for the follow-on projects are under development and will likely follow Plum Creek I.
The presenters discussed a proposed data center in Nobles County, north of Worthington, that Geronimo hopes to power with local wind and solar generation. Company representatives said the data center could create an estimated 100–200 permanent operations jobs (not including construction) and that some land has already been acquired; they also mentioned plans to start an AUAR process in Nobles County early 2026. A representative from Nobles Cooperative Electric said the cooperative and Great River Energy plan to support power delivery and are working on power purchase agreements.
The Board received the update; no formal action was taken on the projects during the meeting.