Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC

10 miles South Hwy 70, Sweetwater, TX 79556

Plant Summary Information

Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC is ranked #125 out of 218 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC generated 116.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameSweetwater Wind 3 LLC
Utility NameLeeward Asset Management, LLC
LocationNolan County, TX
Initial Operation DateDecember 2005
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 425.5 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.6 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,439 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #408 out of 1,343 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #271 out of 749 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #125 out of 218 Texas Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types Wind
Previous Operator Infigen Asset Management LLC (2013 to 2014)
Leeward Asset Management, LLC (2015 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC

Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC Details

Summary Information
Plant NameSweetwater Wind 3 LLC (56311)
Plant Address10 miles South Hwy 70, Sweetwater, TX 79556
UtilityLeeward Asset Management, LLC (50123)
Latitude, Longitude32.29083, -100.4219
Generation Dates on FileDec 2005 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateDecember 2005
Annual Generation 425.5 GWh
Fuel Types Wind
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number06-23-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionTRE
Balancing AuthorityElectric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerOncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX
Grid Voltage 345.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator SW3 Details Operating December 2005

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationSWEETWN3_3
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataSWEETWN3_3
Nameplate Capacity135 MW
Summer Capacity144 MW
Winter Capacity144 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2005
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWind
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys90
Multiple FuelsNo
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines90
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerGE
Predominant Turbine Model Number1.5 SLE
Design Wind Speed19 MPH
Wind Quality Class2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet262

Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC Plant Owners

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