Mesquite Star
1125 F M 608, Roscoe, TX 79545Plant Summary Information
Mesquite Star is ranked #32 out of 1,359 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mesquite Star generated 299.0 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Mesquite Star |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Mesquite Star LLC |
| Location | Nolan County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2020 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #656 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #32 out of 1,359 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #97 out of 774 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 221 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mesquite Star
Mesquite Star Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mesquite Star (62587) |
| Plant Address | 1125 F M 608, Roscoe, TX 79545 |
| Utility | Mesquite Star LLC (62085) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.25598, -100.32031 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2020 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 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 | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Big Country Electric Coop, Inc (1591) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator MESQ Details Operating March 2020
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 418.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 418.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 418.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 120 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 120 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G132-3.465 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.2 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 101 |
Mesquite Star Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Roscoe Wind Farm LLC | Roscoe, TX | 362.3 GWh | 25 mi |
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| Sweetwater Wind 1 LLC | Sweetwater, TX | 137.6 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Sweetwater Wind 2 LLC | Sweetwater, TX | 429.5 GWh | 6.9 mi |
| Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC | Sweetwater, TX | 425.5 GWh | 6.4 mi |
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| Sweetwater Wind 5 | Roscoe, TX | 165.2 GWh | 9.6 mi |
| Trent Wind Farm | Trent, TX | 535.5 GWh | 13 mi |
| Turkey Track Wind Energy LLC | Blackwell, TX | 345.7 GWh | 5 mi |