Busch Ranch II Wind Farm
TBD, Walsenburg, CO 81089Plant Summary Information
Busch Ranch II Wind Farm is ranked #50 out of 250 power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Busch Ranch II Wind Farm generated 62.2 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Busch Ranch II Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Black Hills Electric Generation LLC |
| Location | Huerfano County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2019 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 196.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 668.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,362 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #743 out of 1,329 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #50 out of 250 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #26 out of 33 Colorado Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Busch Ranch II Wind Farm
Busch Ranch II Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Busch Ranch II Wind Farm (62445) |
| Plant Address | TBD Walsenburg, CO 81089 |
| Utility | Black Hills Electric Generation LLC (61973) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.76642, -104.42945 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2019 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 196.0 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Black Hills/Colorado Elec.Util (56146) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WT Details Operating November 2019
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 59.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 59.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2019 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 27 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 27 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V120-2.2 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 263 |
Busch Ranch II Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Busch Ranch II Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bighorn Solar 1 | Pueblo, CO | 594.3 GWh | 31.8 mi |
| Busch Ranch Wind Energy Farm | Walsenburg, CO | 96.8 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| CEC Solar #1117, LLC | Pueblo, CO | 4.1 GWh | 36.2 mi |
| Clear Spring Ranch PV Project | Fountain, CO | 23.7 GWh | 59.5 mi |
| Comanche (CO) | Pueblo, CO | 7.2 TWh | 31.5 mi |
| Comanche Solar | Pueblo, CO | 282.2 GWh | 31.2 mi |
| CSU Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | 1.6 GWh | 38.2 mi |
| Fountain Valley Power Facility | Fountain, CO | 67.7 GWh | 56.4 mi |
| Huerfano River Wind | Walsenburg, CO | 13.6 GWh | 22 mi |
| James W. Broderick Hydropower Plant | Pueblo, CO | 16.5 GWh | 38.2 mi |
| Neptune Energy Center Hybrid | Boone, CO | 537.4 GWh | 39 mi |
| NSE Camber BH CSG 2, LLC | Ordway, CO | 4.0 GWh | 48.1 mi |
| Peak View Wind Farm | Walsenburg, CO | 217.0 GWh | 5.7 mi |
| Pike Solar Hybrid | Fountain, CO | 97.0 GWh | 59.7 mi |
| Pueblo Airport Generating Station | Pueblo, CO | 1.6 TWh | 38.7 mi |
| San Isabel Solar, LLC | Trinidad, CO | 80.5 GWh | 35.4 mi |
| Sun Mountain Solar 1 | Unincorporated Pueblo, CO | 507.3 GWh | 29 mi |
| Thunder Wolf Energy Center Hybrid | Avondale, CO | 443.5 GWh | 29.3 mi |
| Trinidad (CO) | Trinidad, CO | 17.6 MWh | 40.7 mi |
| Vestas Towers America, Inc. | Pueblo, CO | 2.4 GWh | 29.9 mi |