Buffalo Mountain Energy Center

1980 Windrock Rd, Oliver Springs, TN 37840

Plant 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 NameBuffalo Mountain Energy Center
Utility NameInvenergy Services LLC
LocationAnderson County, TN
Initial Operation DateDecember 2004
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 16.2 GWh
Annual Consumption 59.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,331 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,080 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

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Buffalo Mountain Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBuffalo Mountain Energy Center (56493)
Plant Address1980 Windrock Rd, Oliver Springs, TN 37840
UtilityInvenergy Services LLC (49893)
Latitude, Longitude36.12709, -84.34417
Generation Dates on FileJan 2006 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateDecember 2004
Annual Generation 16.2 GWh
Fuel Types Wind
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthorityTennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerTennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN
Grid Voltage 161.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 4 Details Operating December 2004

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity27 MW
Summer Capacity27 MW
Winter Capacity27 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2004
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWind
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys15
Multiple FuelsNo
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines15
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerVestas
Predominant Turbine Model NumberV80-1.8
Design Wind Speed17 MPH
Wind Quality Class2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet255.8

Buffalo Mountain Energy Center Plant Owners

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