Sand Bluff Wind Farm
893 N. McDonald Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720Plant Summary Information
Sand Bluff Wind Farm is ranked #160 out of 218 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sand Bluff Wind Farm generated 79.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Sand Bluff Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | RWE Renewables Americas, LLC |
| Location | Glasscock County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2007 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 313.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,800 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #541 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #338 out of 754 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #160 out of 218 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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Sand Bluff Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sand Bluff Wind Farm (56479) |
| Plant Address | 893 N. McDonald Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720 |
| Utility | RWE Renewables Americas, LLC (56215) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.99144, -101.30264 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2007 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 313.3 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 | 07-33 |
| 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 | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 2007
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MCDLD_FCSBW1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MCDLD_FCSBW1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 89.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 89.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 37 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 37 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G87-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.6 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 255.9 |
Sand Bluff Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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