Bingham Wind
Piscataquis and Somerset Coun, Bingham, ME 4920Plant Summary Information
Bingham Wind is ranked #6 out of 162 power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bingham Wind generated 167.0 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Bingham Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Onward Energy |
| Location | Piscataquis County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 475.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,346 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #371 out of 1,359 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 162 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 21 Maine Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
First Wind O&M, LLC (2013 to 2015) Novatus Energy (2016 to 2019) Onward Energy (2020 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bingham Wind
Bingham Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bingham Wind (57531) |
| Plant Address | Piscataquis and Somerset Coun, Bingham, ME 4920 |
| Utility | Onward Energy (60453) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.10333, -69.76194 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2016 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 475.6 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 15-95 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Central Maine Power Co (3266) ME |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ISONE_UNGUILFORD34.5BNGW |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ISONE_UNGUILFORD34.5BNGW |
| Nameplate Capacity | 186 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 186 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 186 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 56 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 56 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V112-3.3 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 277 |
Bingham Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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