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 |
|---|---|
| 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 #5,309 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,078 out of 1,343 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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