New Mexico Wind Energy Center
1561 State Highway 252, House, NM 88121Plant Summary Information
New Mexico Wind Energy Center is ranked #22 out of 137 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
New Mexico Wind Energy Center generated 104.0 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | New Mexico Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | FPL Energy New Mexico Wind LLC |
| Location | Quay County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2003 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 532.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,237 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #329 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 137 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 30 New Mexico Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for New Mexico Wind Energy Center
New Mexico Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | New Mexico Wind Energy Center (56097) |
| Plant Address | 1561 State Highway 252, House, NM 88121 |
| Utility | FPL Energy New Mexico Wind LLC (34717) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.63566, -104.04733 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2003 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 532.8 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 | Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GE15 Details Operating September 2003
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 204 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 204 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 204 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 136 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 136 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 S |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 213.3 |
New Mexico Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #323 | Rock Falls Wind Farm LLC | Braman, OK | 535.8 GWh |
| #324 | Chevelon Butte Wind Farm | Winslow, AZ | 535.8 GWh |
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| #326 | Sherbino II | Ft. Stockton, TX | 533.6 GWh |
| #327 | NedPower Mount Storm | Mount Storm, WV | 533.1 GWh |
| #328 | Green River Wind Farm | Deer Grove, IL | 533.0 GWh |
| #330 | Ocotillo Express LLC | Ocotillo, CA | 532.7 GWh |
| #331 | Rockhaven Wind Project, LLC | Hennepin, OK | 531.7 GWh |
| #332 | Intrepid | Schaller, IA | 531.4 GWh |
| #333 | Fluvanna | Fluvanna, TX | 525.2 GWh |
| #334 | Scioto Ridge Wind Farm | Belle Center, OH | 523.8 GWh |
| #335 | Richland | Odebolt, IA | 520.1 GWh |
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| #337 | Panther Creek Wind Farm I | Big Spring, TX | 519.3 GWh |
| #338 | Adair Wind Farm | Adair, IA | 518.0 GWh |
| #339 | Bobcat Bluff Wind Project LLC | Archer, TX | 517.7 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding New Mexico Wind Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aragonne Wind LLC | Santa Rosa, NM | 741.5 GWh | 56.1 mi |
| Broadview Energy JN, LLC | Texico, NM | 693.6 GWh | 53.8 mi |
| Broadview Energy KW, LLC | Texico, NM | 545.9 GWh | 50.4 mi |
| Broadview Energy Prime 2 LLC | Grady, NM | 33.4 GWh | 42.7 mi |
| Broadview Energy Prime LLC | Grady, NM | 33.4 GWh | 41.8 mi |
| Caprock Solar 1 LLC | San Jon, NM | 67.5 GWh | 44.9 mi |
| Caprock Wind Farm | San Jon, NM | 251.5 GWh | 46 mi |
| Casa Mesa Wind Energy Center Hybrid | House, NM | 171.1 GWh | 5.1 mi |
| Clines Corners Wind Farm LLC | Encino, NM | 1.0 TWh | 81.4 mi |
| El Cabo Wind | Encino, NM | 1.0 TWh | 80.4 mi |
| Grady Wind Energy Center, LLC | Clovis, NM | 870.4 GWh | 54.7 mi |
| Mesalands Comm College Wind Turbine | Tucumcari, NM | 1.9 GWh | 40.8 mi |
| Milo Wind Project LLC | Portales, NM | 200.6 GWh | 64.6 mi |
| Quay County | Tucumcari, NM | 858.0 MWh | 41.8 mi |
| Roosevelt County | Portales, NM | 1.0 TWh | 57.8 mi |
| Sagamore Wind | Rogers, NM | 2.2 TWh | 68.9 mi |
| San Juan Mesa Wind Project LLC | Elida, NM | 178.9 GWh | 47.1 mi |
| SoCore Clovis 1 | Clovis, NM | 5.2 GWh | 47.5 mi |
| Tecolote Wind LLC | Duran, NM | 822.8 GWh | 81.6 mi |
| Texico Wind Ranch LP | Texico, NM | 34.0 MWh | 59 mi |