El Cabo Wind
24314 HWY 60, Encino, NM 88321Plant Summary Information
El Cabo Wind is ranked #40 out of 1,361 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
El Cabo Wind generated 350.8 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | El Cabo Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Avangrid Renewables LLC |
| Location | Torrance County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #679 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 1,361 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 140 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 30 New Mexico Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Iberdrola Renewables Inc (2013 to 2014) Avangrid Renewables Inc (2015 to 2015) Avangrid Renewables LLC (2016 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for El Cabo Wind
El Cabo Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | El Cabo Wind (58098) |
| Plant Address | 24314 HWY 60, Encino, NM 88321 |
| Utility | Avangrid Renewables LLC (15399) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.65111, -105.46167 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2017 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 298 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 298 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 298 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 142 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 142 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G114-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
El Cabo Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding El Cabo Wind.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aragonne Wind LLC | Santa Rosa, NM | 751.3 GWh | 28 mi |
| Britton Solar Energy Center | Moriarty, NM | 141.8 GWh | 44 mi |
| Clines Corners Wind Farm LLC | Encino, NM | 1.1 TWh | 20.4 mi |
| CNMEC Solar Energy Center | Estancia, NM | 5.5 GWh | 34.7 mi |
| Duran Mesa LLC | Duran, NM | 337.2 GWh | 18.1 mi |
| High Lonesome Mesa LLC | Willard, NM | 350.1 GWh | 31.2 mi |
| La Joya NM | Encino, NM | 979.2 GWh | 19.2 mi |
| Las Vegas Solar Energy Center | Las Vegas, NM | 9.9 GWh | 70.1 mi |
| Manzano Solar | Los Lunas, NM | 17.5 GWh | 68.1 mi |
| Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 24.1 GWh | 61.1 mi |
| Prosperity Energy Storage Facility Hybrid | Albuquerque, NM | 550.0 MWh | 70.9 mi |
| RC Energy AA LLC Solar Facility | Albuquerque, NM | 2.1 GWh | 70.6 mi |
| Red Cloud Wind LLC | Corona, NM | 1.2 TWh | 26.1 mi |
| Rio Communities Solar Energy Center | Rio Communities, NM | 25.5 GWh | 69.6 mi |
| Rio De Oro Solar Energy Center | Belen, NM | 27.8 GWh | 69.7 mi |
| Rio Rancho Solar Energy Center | Rio Rancho, NM | 25.6 GWh | 65.8 mi |
| San Miguel I Solar Energy Center | Las Vegas, NM | 26.7 GWh | 69.8 mi |
| San Miguel II Solar Energy Center | Las Vegas, NM | 26.3 GWh | 69.9 mi |
| Tecolote Wind LLC | Duran, NM | 878.8 GWh | 20.2 mi |
| Vista Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 27.4 GWh | 68.1 mi |