Horseshoe Bend Wind Park
316 McIver Road, Great Falls, MT 59404Plant Summary Information
Horseshoe Bend Wind Park is ranked #50 out of 70 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Horseshoe Bend Wind Park generated 9.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Horseshoe Bend Wind Park |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Cycle Holdings, LLC |
| Location | Cascade County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 29.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 109.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,582 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,023 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #50 out of 70 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 22 Montana Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
United Materials of Great Falls Inc (2013 to 2016) Cycle Power Partners (2017 to 2021) Cycle Holdings, LLC (2022 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Horseshoe Bend Wind Park
Horseshoe Bend Wind Park Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Horseshoe Bend Wind Park (56591) |
| Plant Address | 316 McIver Road, Great Falls, MT 59404 |
| Utility | Cycle Holdings, LLC (61185) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.4983, -111.4392 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2006 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 29.4 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator HBWP Details Operating February 2006
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Horseshu_Lnode |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Horseshu_Lnode |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 9.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 6 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 6 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.6 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Horseshoe Bend Wind Park Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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