Ponderosa Wind Energy Center
1312000 NS 131 Road, Beaver, OK 73932Plant Summary Information
Ponderosa Wind Energy Center is ranked #23 out of 127 power plants in Oklahoma in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ponderosa Wind Energy Center generated 231.9 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Ponderosa Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ponderosa Wind, LLC |
| Location | Beaver County, OK |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2020 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 961.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #760 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #82 out of 1,359 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #23 out of 127 Oklahoma Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 68 Oklahoma Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ponderosa Wind Energy Center
Ponderosa Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ponderosa Wind Energy Center (63590) |
| Plant Address | 1312000 NS 131 Road, Beaver, OK 73932 |
| Utility | Ponderosa Wind, LLC (63299) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.55553, -100.66895 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2020 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 961.9 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co (14063) OK |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PONDE Details Operating November 2020
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 200 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 100 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 100 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.5-116 |
| Design Wind Speed | 14 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 260 |
Ponderosa Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| #72 | Chisholm View Wind Project | Hunter, OK | 983.2 GWh |
| #73 | South Plains II | Lockney, TX | 982.9 GWh |
| #74 | Skeleton Creek Energy Center Hybrid | Carrier, OK | 981.4 GWh |
| #75 | Pomeroy Wind Farm | Fonda, IA | 979.8 GWh |
| #76 | TX Jumbo Road Wind | Hereford, TX | 979.2 GWh |
| #77 | Kay Wind, LLC | Newkirk, OK | 978.5 GWh |
| #78 | Atchison County Wind | Westboro, MO | 977.4 GWh |
| #79 | Palo Duro Wind | Perryton, TX | 976.6 GWh |
| #80 | Grandview Wind Farm, LLC | Panhandle, TX | 970.4 GWh |
| #81 | Priddy Wind Project | Goldthwaite, TX | 968.4 GWh |
| #83 | Torrecillas Wind Energy, LLC | Bruni, TX | 958.9 GWh |
| #84 | Irish Creek Wind | Frankfort, KS | 958.5 GWh |
| #85 | Sapphire Sky Wind Energy LLC | Farmer City, IL | 957.3 GWh |
| #86 | Wake Wind Energy Center | Floydada, TX | 954.0 GWh |
| #87 | Great Western Wind Energy, LLC | Arnett, OK | 947.2 GWh |
| #88 | Balko Wind LLC | Balko, OK | 946.9 GWh |
| #89 | Indiana Crossroads Wind Farm LLC | Chalmers, IN | 943.7 GWh |
| #90 | Ida Grove Wind | Ida Grove, IA | 939.8 GWh |
| #91 | Rush Springs Wind | Marlow, OK | 936.3 GWh |
| #92 | Pratt Wind, LLC | Andover, KS | 933.9 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Ponderosa Wind Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mile Creek | Gage, OK | 1.1 TWh | 51.9 mi |
| Arkalon Ethanol LLC | Liberal, KS | 3.2 GWh | 39.1 mi |
| Balko Wind LLC | Balko, OK | 946.9 GWh | 10.2 mi |
| Bluestem | Beaver, OK | 807.6 GWh | 4.5 mi |
| Buffalo Bear LLC | Woodward, OK | 21.8 GWh | 59.3 mi |
| Centennial Wind Farm | Fort Supply, OK | 164.2 GWh | 59.5 mi |
| Cimarron River | Liberal, KS | 25.8 GWh | 42.2 mi |
| Goodwell Wind Project LLC | Goodwell, OK | 719.4 GWh | 49.8 mi |
| Great Plains Windpark LLC | Spearman, TX | 127.7 GWh | 40.3 mi |
| Great Prairie Wind | Gruver, TX | 4.1 TWh | 51 mi |
| Great Western Wind Energy, LLC | Arnett, OK | 947.2 GWh | 65.5 mi |
| Hugoton 2 | Hugoton, KS | 18.6 MWh | 56.1 mi |
| Laverne Diesel Generating Plant | Laverne, OK | 283.0 MWh | 44.5 mi |
| Meade | Meade, KS | 105.0 MWh | 53.7 mi |
| Miami Wind Energy Center | Miami, TX | 855.4 GWh | 62.7 mi |
| Palo Duro Wind | Perryton, TX | 976.6 GWh | 28.4 mi |
| Ponderosa Wind II | Balko, OK | 68.9 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Porterhouse Wind (4) LLC | Gruver, TX | 10.5 GWh | 41 mi |
| Sleeping Bear LLC | Woodward, OK | 75.4 GWh | 65.1 mi |
| Tenderloin Wind (6) LLC | Texhoma, TX | 2.6 GWh | 64.3 mi |