Goat Wind LP
240 & 241 Texas Hwy 158E, Sterling City, TX 76951Plant Summary Information
Goat Wind LP is ranked #171 out of 218 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Goat Wind LP generated 63.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Goat Wind LP |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Goat Wind LP |
| Location | Sterling County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 245.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 901.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,063 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #626 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #370 out of 754 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #171 out of 218 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Edison Mission Energy (2013 to 2014) NRG Energy Gas & Wind Holdings Inc (2015 to 2020) Goat Wind LP (2021 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Goat Wind LP
Goat Wind LP Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Goat Wind LP (56754) |
| Plant Address | 240 & 241 Texas Hwy 158E, Sterling City, TX 76951 |
| Utility | Goat Wind LP (64644) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.95194, -100.79139 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2008 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 245.7 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 | 08-41-000 |
| 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 | PacifiCorp (14354) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ERCOT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ERCOT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 80 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 80 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 80 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 80 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | MWT-1000A |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 226 |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ERCOT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ERCOT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 69.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 69.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 69.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 29 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 29 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | MWT-95/2.4 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Goat Wind LP Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Energy, Inc | 300 Carnegie Center, Suite 300, Princenton, NJ 8540 | Generator 1 | 99.90% |
| Cielo Goat Limited | 823 Congress Ave Floor 5, Austin, TX 78701 | Generator 1 | 0.10% |
| NRG Energy, Inc | 300 Carnegie Center, Suite 300, Princenton, NJ 8540 | Generator 2 | 99.90% |
| Mission Wind Goat Mountain Inc | 18101 Von Karman AvenueSuite 1700, Irvine, CA 92612 | Generator 2 | 0.05% |
| Cielo Goat Limited | 823 Congress Ave Floor 5, Austin, TX 78701 | Generator 2 | 0.05% |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Loraine Windpark Project LLC | Loraine, TX | 329.5 GWh | 33.7 mi |
| Maryneal Windpower | Maryneal, TX | 551.4 GWh | 24.5 mi |
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| Morgan Creek | Colorado City, TX | 73.6 GWh | 27.5 mi |
| Panther Creek Wind Farm II | Big Spring, TX | 391.1 GWh | 29.7 mi |
| Panther Creek Wind Farm Three | Big Spring, TX | 699.7 GWh | 19.3 mi |
| Rambler | San Angelo, TX | 438.7 GWh | 32.1 mi |
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| Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC | Sweetwater, TX | 425.5 GWh | 31.9 mi |
| Sweetwater Wind 4 LLC | Roscoe, TX | 600.7 GWh | 29.2 mi |
| Sweetwater Wind 5 | Roscoe, TX | 165.2 GWh | 26.7 mi |
| Turkey Track Wind Energy LLC | Blackwell, TX | 345.7 GWh | 35 mi |