Desert Sky
8135 E Hwy 190, Iraan, TX 79744Plant Summary Information
Desert Sky is ranked #113 out of 218 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Desert Sky generated 90.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Desert Sky |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Desert Sky Wind Farm LP |
| Location | Pecos County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 462.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,361 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #373 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #254 out of 754 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #113 out of 218 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Desert Sky
Desert Sky Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Desert Sky (55992) |
| Plant Address | 8135 E Hwy 190, Iraan, TX 79744 |
| Utility | Desert Sky Wind Farm LP (49796) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.9178, -102.0867 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 462.3 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 | 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 | AEP Texas North Company (20404) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 2002
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 167.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 167.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 167.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 107 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 107 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 S |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.5 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 212.2 |
Desert Sky Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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