Desert Sky

8135 E Hwy 190, Iraan, TX 79744

Plant Summary Information

Desert Sky is ranked #115 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 NameDesert Sky
Utility NameDesert Sky Wind Farm LP
LocationPecos County, TX
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2002
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 462.3 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,363 out of 11,836 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #373 out of 1,343 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #257 out of 749 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #115 out of 218 Texas Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types Wind

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Desert Sky Details

Summary Information
Plant NameDesert Sky (55992)
Plant Address8135 E Hwy 190, Iraan, TX 79744
UtilityDesert Sky Wind Farm LP (49796)
Latitude, Longitude30.9178, -102.0867
Generation Dates on FileJan 2002 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2002
Annual Generation 462.3 GWh
Fuel Types Wind
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionTRE
Balancing AuthorityElectric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerAEP Texas North Company (20404) TX
Grid Voltage 138.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating January 2002

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity167.7 MW
Summer Capacity167.7 MW
Winter Capacity167.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWind
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys107
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines107
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerGE
Predominant Turbine Model Number1.5 S
Design Wind Speed16.5 MPH
Wind Quality Class2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet212.2

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