Benson Creek Windfarm (Burnt River)
5980 Hwy 30, Huntington, OR 97907Plant Summary Information
Benson Creek Windfarm (Burnt River) is ranked #28 out of 49 wind farms in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Benson Creek Windfarm (Burnt River) generated 3.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Benson Creek Windfarm (Burnt River) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Benson Creek |
| Location | Baker County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 26.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 96.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,688 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,030 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #97 out of 255 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 49 Oregon Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Oregon Windfarms, LLC (2014 to 2014) Benson Creek (2015 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Benson Creek Windfarm (Burnt River)
Benson Creek Windfarm (Burnt River) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Benson Creek Windfarm (Burnt River) (59491) |
| Plant Address | 5980 Hwy 30, Huntington, OR 97907 |
| Utility | Benson Creek (59861) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.36694, -117.34389 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2017 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 26.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 12-181-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BCW Details Operating March 2017
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 5 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 5 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.0-116 |
| Design Wind Speed | 14.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Benson Creek Windfarm (Burnt River) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Benson Creek Windfarm (Burnt River).
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker City Solar | Baker City, OR | 29.5 GWh | 31.1 mi |
| Brownlee | Cambridge, ID | 2.1 TWh | 39.2 mi |
| Brush Solar Center | Unity, OR | 6.1 GWh | 43 mi |
| Durbin Creek Windfarm (Burnt River) | Huntington, OR | 22.9 GWh | 1.4 mi |
| Grove Solar Center, LLC | Vale, OR | 12.4 GWh | 29.8 mi |
| Hyline Solar Center, LLC | Ontario, OR | 18.2 GWh | 22.6 mi |
| Jett Creek Windfarm (Burnt River) | Huntington, OR | 25.7 GWh | 5.3 mi |
| Langley Gulch Power Plant | New Plymouth, ID | 1.9 TWh | 41.2 mi |
| Lime Wind | Huntington, OR | 4.8 GWh | 4.1 mi |
| Michell Butte Power Project | Nyssa, OR | 4.8 GWh | 42.2 mi |
| Morgan Solar Center | Ontario, OR | 6.3 GWh | 31.7 mi |
| Neal Hot Springs Geothermal Project | Vale, OR | 176.0 GWh | 24.5 mi |
| Ontario Solar Center | Ontario, OR | 5.7 GWh | 23.5 mi |
| Open Range Solar Center, LLC | Nyssa, OR | 21.7 GWh | 41.8 mi |
| Prospector Windfarm (Burnt River) | Huntington, OR | 25.2 GWh | 5.6 mi |
| Railroad Solar Center, LLC | Ontario, OR | 9.8 GWh | 28.2 mi |
| Thunderegg Solar Center, LLC | Nyssa, OR | 17.9 GWh | 34.9 mi |
| Vale Air Solar Center, LLC | Vale, OR | 20.7 GWh | 28.1 mi |
| Vale Solar Center | Ontario, OR | 5.7 GWh | 15.3 mi |
| Willow Spring Windfarm (Burnt River) | Huntington, OR | 29.0 GWh | 3.6 mi |