Musselshell Wind Project
400 Mudcreek Rd., Shawmut, MT 59078Plant Summary Information
Musselshell Wind Project is ranked #21 out of 22 wind farms in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Musselshell Wind Project generated 6.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Musselshell Wind Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Musselshell Wind Project LLC |
| Location | Wheatland County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 19.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 74.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,114 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,067 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #54 out of 70 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 22 Montana Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Musselshell Wind Project
Musselshell Wind Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Musselshell Wind Project (57963) |
| Plant Address | 400 Mudcreek Rd., Shawmut, MT 59078 |
| Utility | Musselshell Wind Project LLC (57333) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.27528, -109.48278 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2012 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 19.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 10-348-001 |
| 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 | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator MS01 Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 7 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 7 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Goldwind |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | GW 87/1500 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 246 |
Musselshell Wind Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #1057 | CED Manchester Wind | Manchester, IA | 22.8 GWh |
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| #1059 | Buffalo Bear LLC | Woodward, OK | 21.8 GWh |
| #1060 | Oregon Trail Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 21.2 GWh |
| #1061 | EDF Renewable Windfarm V Inc | Birds Landing, CA | 21.0 GWh |
| #1062 | Pantex | Amarillo, TX | 21.0 GWh |
| #1063 | Valley View Transmission LLC | Chandler, MN | 20.3 GWh |
| #1064 | Galactic Wind | Waunakee, WI | 20.3 GWh |
| #1065 | Eastridge Wind Project | Porter, MN | 20.0 GWh |
| #1066 | Threemile Canyon | Boardman, OR | 19.5 GWh |
| #1068 | Sand Ranch Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 19.2 GWh |
| #1069 | Jericho Power | Berlin, NH | 19.0 GWh |
| #1070 | Cassia Wind | Hagerman, ID | 18.7 GWh |
| #1071 | Ocotillo Windpower | Forsan, TX | 18.4 GWh |
| #1072 | Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm | Atlantic City, NJ | 18.4 GWh |
| #1073 | Rock County Wind Fuel, LLC | Luverne, MN | 18.3 GWh |
| #1074 | Foundation Dole Fresh Vegetables | Soledad, CA | 18.1 GWh |
| #1075 | Anderson Wind I | Hagerman, NM | 17.6 GWh |
| #1076 | Four Mile Canyon Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 17.3 GWh |
| #1077 | Four Corners Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 17.0 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Musselshell Wind Project.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Timber Wind Farm | Big Timber, MT | 70.0 GWh | 30.1 mi |
| Broadwater Power Project | Toston, MT | 39.4 GWh | 92.7 mi |
| Elk Basin Gasoline Plant | Powell, WY | 7.3 GWh | 94.6 mi |
| Gordon Butte Wind LLC | Martinsdale, MT | 66.5 GWh | 41.9 mi |
| Judith Gap Wind Energy Center | Harlowton, MT | 422.2 GWh | 24.2 mi |
| Magpie Solar, LLC | Lavina, MT | 5.6 GWh | 26 mi |
| MTSUN | Billings, MT | 176.5 GWh | 51.2 mi |
| Musselshell Wind Project Two LLC | Shawmut, MT | 23.6 GWh | 0 mi |
| Mystic | Fishtail, MT | 62.3 GWh | 73.8 mi |
| Pryor Mountain Wind | Bridger, MT | 706.1 GWh | 85.6 mi |
| River Bend Solar, LLC | Reed Point, MT | 3.6 GWh | 39.7 mi |
| South Dry Creek Hydro | Red Lodge, MT | 2.9 GWh | 75.4 mi |
| South Peak Wind | Geyser, MT | 256.5 GWh | 90.4 mi |
| Spion Kop Wind Farm | Geyser, MT | 112.2 GWh | 91.3 mi |
| Stillwater Wind, LLC | Reed Point, MT | 273.1 GWh | 28.3 mi |
| Two Dot Wind Broadview East LLC | Broadview, MT | 4.2 GWh | 34.5 mi |
| Two Dot Wind Farm | Two Dot, MT | 33.1 GWh | 31.2 mi |
| Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings | Billings, MT | 5.8 GWh | 58.9 mi |
| Yellowstone County Generating Station | Laurel, MT | 19.7 GWh | 54.9 mi |
| Yellowstone Energy LP | Billings, MT | 441.5 GWh | 59.9 mi |