Big Spring Wind Power Facility

3300 South Moss Lake Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720

Plant Summary Information

Big Spring Wind Power Facility is ranked #203 out of 218 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Big Spring Wind Power Facility generated 14.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameBig Spring Wind Power Facility
Utility NameTerra-Gen Operating Co-Wind
LocationHoward County, TX
Initial Operation DateDecember 1998
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 62.5 GWh
Annual Consumption 230.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,639 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #934 out of 1,343 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #479 out of 749 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #203 out of 218 Texas Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types Wind
Previous Operator Terra-Gen Operating Co LLC (2013 to 2017)
Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind (2018 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Big Spring Wind Power Facility

Big Spring Wind Power Facility Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBig Spring Wind Power Facility (54979)
Plant Address3300 South Moss Lake Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720
UtilityTerra-Gen Operating Co-Wind (2770)
Latitude, Longitude32.2075, -101.38833
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateDecember 1998
Annual Generation 62.5 GWh
Fuel Types Wind
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number95-141-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionTRE
Balancing AuthorityElectric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerOncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX
Grid Voltage 66.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator WIND Details Operating December 1998

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity34.3 MW
Summer Capacity34.3 MW
Winter Capacity34.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 1998
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWind
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys46
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines46
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerVestas
Predominant Turbine Model NumberV47-660
Design Wind Speed22.4 MPH
Wind Quality Class1 - High Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet180

Big Spring Wind Power Facility Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressOwnership
Texas Big Spring, L.P.3300 South Moss Lake Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720100.00%

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