Nordex and Alliant Energy have struck deal to supply 190 wind turbines for future wind power projects across the US Midwest, including Iowa. The deal for the supply of models N133 and N163 (Delta4000 series) is however subject to regulatory approvals. Once installed and operational from 2028 to 2029, the turbine fleet in the US Midwest and Iowa could deliver up to 1,060 MW of wind capacity. Additionally, as part of the deal, Nordex will restart manufacturing at its West Branch, Iowa facility. This is a manufacturing hub majoring in drivetrains and nacelles production locally. The restart of Nordex’s Iowa facility will create dozens of manufacturing jobs and also support economic development.
The Nordex-struck deal also marks the largest US volume award for the energy company in its 25-year American history. It also points toward renewed investor interest and manufacturing sector confidence in large scale wind deployment ahead of the 2029 installation window.
Factsheet for Nordex, Alliant Energy Wind Supply Agreement in the Midwest and Iowa
Supplier: Nordex Group
Offtaker: Alliant Energy through subsidiaries Interstate Power & Light Co. in Iowa and Wisconsin Power & Light
Turbine Model: N133, N163
Number of Units: 190 turbines
Expected Installed Capacity: 1,060 MW
Manufacturing Base: West Branch in Iowa
Installation Window: 2028 to 2029
Timeline of Key Events
July 2024: Nordex plans to increase production at West Branch, Iowa facility. To produce turbine components including nacelles, hubs, and drivetrains.
December 2025: Alliant Energy awards Nordex contract for up to 190 turbines in Iowa. The turbines will be manufactured at West Branch.
2028 to 2029: Installation of turbines totaling to 1,060 MW of new wind capacity.
Nordex and Alliant Energy in Iowa, and the Midwest Energy Landscape
The 1 GW wind energy addition to the Midwest grid means a meaningful contribution to decarbonization efforts in the region alongside projects like the Red Rock wind energy center. The increase in renewable capacity also comes at a time when fossil fuel plants in the region are going into retirement as nuclear plants are being revived, like the Palisades in Michigan and new small modular reactors buildout in North Dakota.
