Buffalo Mountain Energy Center
1980 Windrock Rd, Oliver Springs, TN 37840Plant Summary Information
Buffalo Mountain Energy Center is ranked #1 out of 1 wind farms in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buffalo Mountain Energy Center generated 7.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
Plant Name | Buffalo Mountain Energy Center |
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Utility Name | Invenergy Services LLC |
Location | Anderson County, TN |
Initial Operation Date | December 2004 |
Last Update | Dec 2023 |
Annual Generation | 16.2 GWh |
Annual Consumption | 59.8 k MMBtu |
Ranked #5,321 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #1,079 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #62 out of 84 Tennessee Power Plants | |
Ranked #1 out of 1 Tennessee Wind Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buffalo Mountain Energy Center
Buffalo Mountain Energy Center Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Buffalo Mountain Energy Center (56493) |
Plant Address | 1980 Windrock Rd, Oliver Springs, TN 37840 |
Utility | Invenergy Services LLC (49893) |
Latitude, Longitude | 36.12709, -84.34417 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2006 to Dec 2023 |
Initial Operation Date | December 2004 |
Annual Generation | 16.2 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 | |
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Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
NERC Region | SERC |
Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Water Source | |
Ash Impoundment | No |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating December 2004
Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 27 MW |
Summer Capacity | 27 MW |
Winter Capacity | 27 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | December 2004 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Wind |
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 15 |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Turbine Details | |
Number Of Turbines | 15 |
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Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
Predominant Turbine Model Number | V80-1.8 |
Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
Turbine Hub Height Feet | 255.8 |
Buffalo Mountain Energy Center Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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