Panther Creek Wind Farm Three
904 North McDonald Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720Plant Summary Information
Panther Creek Wind Farm Three is ranked #67 out of 221 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Panther Creek Wind Farm Three generated 172.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Panther Creek Wind Farm Three |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | RWE Renewables Americas, LLC |
| Location | Sterling County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 699.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,000 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #213 out of 1,359 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #181 out of 774 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #67 out of 221 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
E ON Climate Renewables N America LLC (2013 to 2018) RWE Renewables Americas LLC (2019 to 2021) RWE Renewables Americas, LLC (2022 to 2023) |
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Panther Creek Wind Farm Three Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Panther Creek Wind Farm Three (56979) |
| Plant Address | 904 North McDonald Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720 |
| Utility | RWE Renewables Americas, LLC (56215) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.9925, -101.1167 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2009 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 699.7 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 | 09-32 |
| 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 | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PC_SOUTH_ALL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PC_SOUTH_ALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 215.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 231.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 231.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 133 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 133 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.1 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Panther Creek Wind Farm Three Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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