South Plains II
County Rd. 129, Lockney, TX 79241Plant Summary Information
South Plains II is ranked #27 out of 219 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Plains II generated 215.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | South Plains II |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Onward Energy |
| Location | Floyd County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 975.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #749 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #72 out of 1,354 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #121 out of 769 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 219 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
South Plains Wind Energy II, LLC (2015 to 2015) Novatus Energy (2016 to 2019) Onward Energy (2020 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for South Plains II
South Plains II Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Plains II (60087) |
| Plant Address | County Rd. 129, Lockney, TX 79241 |
| Utility | Onward Energy (60453) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.19696, -101.38149 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2016 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 975.9 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 16-52 |
| 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 | Sharyland Utilities LP (17008) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SPII Details Operating June 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPLAIN2_RN |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPLAIN2_RN |
| Nameplate Capacity | 300 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 300 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 300 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 91 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 91 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V117-3.3 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
South Plains II Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Jones | Lubbock, TX | 2.5 TWh | 50.8 mi |
| Longhorn Wind | Silverton, TX | 773.3 GWh | 10.8 mi |
| Lorenzo Wind | Lorenzo, TX | 354.2 GWh | 35.4 mi |
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| Ty Cooke | Lubbock, TX | 3.7 GWh | 52.3 mi |
| Wake Wind Energy Center | Floydada, TX | 954.0 GWh | 30.3 mi |
| Whirlwind Energy Center | Floydada, TX | 83.9 GWh | 17.4 mi |