Santa Rita Wind Energy
4990E Hwy 67, Big Lake, TX 76932Plant Summary Information
Santa Rita Wind Energy is ranked #35 out of 1,361 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Santa Rita Wind Energy generated 246.4 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Santa Rita Wind Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | BHE Renewables, LLC |
| Location | Reagan County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #672 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #35 out of 1,361 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #103 out of 777 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 221 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Invenergy Services LLC (2016 to 2017) BHE Renewables, LLC (2018 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Santa Rita Wind Energy
Santa Rita Wind Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Santa Rita Wind Energy (60987) |
| Plant Address | 4990E Hwy 67, Big Lake, TX 76932 |
| Utility | BHE Renewables, LLC (59359) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.18138, -101.31879 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2017 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| 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 | 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 | Lower Colorado River Authority (11269) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating April 2018
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 300 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 300 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 300 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 120 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 120 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.5-120 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19.2 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 456 |
Santa Rita Wind Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | Iron Star Wind Project | Dodge City, KS | 1.3 TWh |
| #26 | Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center | Galesburg, KS | 1.3 TWh |
| #27 | Inertia Wind Project | Haskell, TX | 1.2 TWh |
| #28 | Red Cloud Wind LLC | Corona, NM | 1.2 TWh |
| #29 | Thunderhead Wind Energy LLC | Boone, NE | 1.2 TWh |
| #30 | Lacy Creek Wind Energy Center | Sterling City, TX | 1.2 TWh |
| #31 | Sage Draw Wind | Wilson, TX | 1.2 TWh |
| #32 | Santa Rita East | Barnhart, TX | 1.2 TWh |
| #33 | Mesquite Star | Roscoe, TX | 1.2 TWh |
| #34 | Arbor Hill Wind Farm | Greenfield, IA | 1.2 TWh |
| #36 | Ranchero Wind Farm LLC | Iraan, TX | 1.2 TWh |
| #37 | Azure Sky Wind Project, LLC Hybrid | Throckmorton, TX | 1.2 TWh |
| #38 | High Lonesome Wind Power, LLC Hybrid | Rankin, TX | 1.1 TWh |
| #39 | Foard City Wind | Crowell, TX | 1.1 TWh |
| #40 | El Cabo Wind | Encino, NM | 1.1 TWh |
| #41 | Western Plains Wind Farm | Spearville, KS | 1.1 TWh |
| #42 | Western Trail Wind, LLC | Electra, TX | 1.1 TWh |
| #43 | Tahoka Wind | Tahoka, TX | 1.1 TWh |
| #44 | Upland Prairie | Spencer, IA | 1.1 TWh |
| #45 | Bronco Plains Wind, LLC | Flagler, CO | 1.1 TWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Santa Rita Wind Energy.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Solar | TX | 64.1 GWh | 49.2 mi |
| Appaloosa Run Wind | Rankin, TX | 699.0 GWh | 30.4 mi |
| Bearkat | St. Lawrence, TX | 675.9 GWh | 40.8 mi |
| Desert Sky | Iraan, TX | 462.3 GWh | 49 mi |
| High Lonesome Wind Power, LLC Hybrid | Rankin, TX | 1.1 TWh | 33.3 mi |
| King Mountain Wind Ranch 1 | McCamey, TX | 496.2 GWh | 54.6 mi |
| Lacy Creek Wind Energy Center | Sterling City, TX | 1.2 TWh | 37.9 mi |
| Langford Wind Power | Christoval, TX | 587.5 GWh | 38.4 mi |
| Live Oak Wind Project | Eldorado, TX | 741.2 GWh | 42.2 mi |
| Midway Solar - TX | Fort Stockton, TX | 326.8 GWh | 55.1 mi |
| NWP Indian Mesa Wind Farm | Iraan, TX | 197.8 GWh | 55 mi |
| Panther Creek Wind Farm II | Big Spring, TX | 391.1 GWh | 52.2 mi |
| Pioneer Hutt Wind Energy | Midland, TX | 597.4 GWh | 54.8 mi |
| Rambler | San Angelo, TX | 439.4 GWh | 48.3 mi |
| Ranchero Wind Farm LLC | Iraan, TX | 1.2 TWh | 41.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Den | Garden City, TX | 739.3 GWh | 40.2 mi |
| Roadrunner, LLC Hybrid | McCamey, TX | 1.0 TWh | 51.7 mi |
| Santa Rita East | Barnhart, TX | 1.2 TWh | 12.4 mi |
| Shamrock Wind | TBD, TX | 852.7 GWh | 24.1 mi |
| White Mesa Wind | Ozona, TX | 1.8 TWh | 19 mi |