Beech Ridge II Wind Energy Center
128 Coleman Road, Rupert, WV 25984Plant Summary Information
Beech Ridge II Wind Energy Center is ranked #26 out of 35 power plants in West Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Beech Ridge II Wind Energy Center generated 51.2 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Beech Ridge II Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern Power Co |
| Location | Greenbrier County, WV |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 144.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 529.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,777 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #804 out of 1,359 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 35 West Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 8 West Virginia Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Beech Ridge II Wind Energy Center (2018 to 2018) Invenergy Services LLC (2019 to 2019) Southern Power Co (2020 to 2023) |
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Beech Ridge II Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Beech Ridge II Wind Energy Center (62482) |
| Plant Address | 128 Coleman Road, Rupert, WV 25984 |
| Utility | Southern Power Co (17650) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.11222, -80.61306 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2020 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 144.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Monongahela Power Co (12796) WV |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 2020
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 56.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 56.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 56.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 20 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 20 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.82-127 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.2 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 290.4 |
Beech Ridge II Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Ridge Energy II, LLC | 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Ridge Energy LLC | Rupert, WV | 238.9 GWh | 6.8 mi |
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| London | Handley, WV | 65.1 GWh | 41.5 mi |
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| Marmet | Marmet, WV | 58.7 GWh | 52.8 mi |
| Monterey Diesel Generation Facility | Monterey, VA | 1.5 GWh | 59.4 mi |
| New River | Dublin, VA | 13.7 GWh | 64.4 mi |
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| Radford | Radford, VA | 6.1 GWh | 71.5 mi |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant | Radford, VA | 32.2 GWh | 64.5 mi |
| Salem Electric Department | Salem, VA | 24.0 MWh | 64.1 mi |
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| Salem Water Plant | Salem, VA | 102.0 MWh | 64.1 mi |
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