Black Rock Wind
2053 Pinnacle Road, Elk Garden, WV 26717Plant Summary Information
Black Rock Wind is ranked #16 out of 35 power plants in West Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Black Rock Wind generated 46.6 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Black Rock Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Black Rock Wind Force, LLC |
| Location | Mineral County, WV |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2022 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 319.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,775 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #530 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #16 out of 35 West Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 8 West Virginia Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Black Rock Wind
Black Rock Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Black Rock Wind (64433) |
| Plant Address | 2053 Pinnacle Road, Elk Garden, WV 26717 |
| Utility | Black Rock Wind Force, LLC (64068) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.3668, -79.10826 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2022 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 319.8 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 | EG21-147 |
| 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 BRW Details Operating February 2022
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 115 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 115 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 115 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 23 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 23 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SG 4.5-145 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 107.5 |
Black Rock Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #533 | Goshen Phase II | Idaho Falls, ID | 316.8 GWh |
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| #537 | Blue Sky Green Field Wind Project | Fond du Lac, WI | 315.9 GWh |
| #538 | Shady Oaks Wind 2 | Compton, IL | 315.8 GWh |
| #539 | Oakfield Wind Project | City of Oakfield, ME | 315.4 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Ringer Hill Wind Farm, LLC | Salisbury, PA | 94.7 GWh | 26.5 mi |
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| Twin Ridges Wind Farm | Meyersdale, PA | 382.5 GWh | 29.9 mi |
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