Biglow Canyon Wind Farm
96900 Herin Lane, Wasco, OR 97065Plant Summary Information
Biglow Canyon Wind Farm is ranked #15 out of 255 power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Biglow Canyon Wind Farm generated 116.1 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Biglow Canyon Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Portland General Electric Co |
| Location | Sherman County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 986.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #743 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #70 out of 1,359 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 255 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 49 Oregon Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Biglow Canyon Wind Farm
Biglow Canyon Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Biglow Canyon Wind Farm (56485) |
| Plant Address | 96900 Herin Lane, Wasco, OR 97065 |
| Utility | Portland General Electric Co (15248) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.65375, -120.60341 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2007 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 986.2 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Portland General Electric Company (PGE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2007
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BCW1_2_GNODE1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BCW1_2_PHASE-1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 125.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 125.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 125.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 76 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 76 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 260 |
Generator 2 Details Operating September 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BCW1_2_GNODE2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BCW1_2_PHASE-2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 163.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 163.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 163.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 71 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 71 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-93 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 2010
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BCW1_2_GNODE3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BCW1_2_PHASE-3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 161 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 161 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 161 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 70 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 70 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-93 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Biglow Canyon Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| Klondike Windpower III | Wasco, OR | 717.7 GWh | 6.8 mi |
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