Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC
Unnammed Road, Sterling City, TX 76951Plant Summary Information
Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC is ranked #7 out of 1,343 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC generated 444.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC |
| Location | Sterling County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2007 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #522 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 1,343 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #75 out of 749 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 218 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC
Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC (56763) |
| Plant Address | Unnammed Road, Sterling City, TX 76951 |
| Utility | Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC (55958) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.95196, -101.01894 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2008 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 TWh |
| 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 | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Lower Colorado River Authority (11269) |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 2007
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 149.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 149.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 149.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 21.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 65 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 65 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 2007
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 214.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 214.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 214.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 143 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 143 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-82 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 186 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 186 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 186 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 124 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 124 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 75 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 75 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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