Caprock Wind Farm
1414A State Hwy 469, San Jon, NM 88434Plant Summary Information
Caprock Wind Farm is ranked #29 out of 137 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Caprock Wind Farm generated 69.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Caprock Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Leeward Asset Management, LLC |
| Location | Quay County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 251.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 974.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,031 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #614 out of 1,343 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #29 out of 137 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 30 New Mexico Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Infigen Asset Management LLC (2013 to 2014) Leeward Asset Management, LLC (2015 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Caprock Wind Farm
Caprock Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Caprock Wind Farm (56293) |
| Plant Address | 1414A State Hwy 469, San Jon, NM 88434 |
| Utility | Leeward Asset Management, LLC (50123) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.98056, -103.35389 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2005 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 251.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 04-4-001 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 05-21-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2004
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 60 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60 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 |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 60 |
| Planned New Prime Mover | WT |
| Planned Energy Source | WND |
| Planned New Nameplate Capacity | 80 MW |
| Planned Repower | December 2024 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 60 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | MWT-1000 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.5 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 226 |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 2005
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2005 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 20 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 20 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | MWT-1000 |
| Design Wind Speed | 14 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 226 |
Caprock Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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