Castle Gap Wind
1435 FM 572 E, Goldthwaite, TX 76844Plant Summary Information
Castle Gap Wind is ranked #86 out of 218 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Castle Gap Wind generated 99.8 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Castle Gap Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Castle Gap Wind Power, LLC |
| Location | Mills County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2023 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 583.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,124 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #266 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #208 out of 754 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #86 out of 218 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Castle Gap Wind
Castle Gap Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Castle Gap Wind (65790) |
| Plant Address | 1435 FM 572 E, Goldthwaite, TX 76844 |
| Utility | Castle Gap Wind Power, LLC (65044) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.39376, -98.35936 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2023 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 583.4 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG22-87-000, EG22-88-000, EG22-89-000 |
| 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 | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CGWIN Details Operating October 2023
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AGUAYO_UNIT1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AGUAYO_UNIT1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 196.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 196.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 196.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 41 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 41 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Nordex |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | N149/4.0-4.5 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.5 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 324 |
Castle Gap Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Walnut Springs Solar | Walnut Springs, TX | 10.9 GWh | 58.7 mi |
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