UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility
3700 E. Nance Rd, Canyon, TX 79015Plant Summary Information
UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility is ranked #212 out of 218 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility generated 2.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | West Texas A&M University |
| Location | Randall County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 7.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 29.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,664 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,144 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #568 out of 754 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #212 out of 218 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility
UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility (61589) |
| Plant Address | 3700 E. Nance Rd, Canyon, TX 79015 |
| Utility | West Texas A&M University (61188) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.96601, -101.78412 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2018 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 7.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 13-643-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator MT-1 Details Operating January 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Renewtech |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | WT100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 120 |
Generator UT-1 Details Operating July 2018
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Goldwind |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | GW 121/2500 |
| Design Wind Speed | 23.5 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 426 |
UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Power, LLC | 1435 Bedford Avenue Suite C-2, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 | Generator UT-1 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| #1134 | Searsburg Wind Turbine | Searsburg, VT | 8.9 GWh |
| #1135 | Whirlpool Corporation - Marion Wind Farm | Marion, OH | 8.9 GWh |
| #1136 | Michelangelo Wind 3 LLC | Huxley, IA | 8.6 GWh |
| #1137 | Michelangelo Wind 1 LLC | Huxley, IA | 8.6 GWh |
| #1138 | Lincoln Heights I | Lake Benton, MN | 8.5 GWh |
| #1139 | REG Juhl Glenville Wind, LLC | Albert Lea, MN | 8.5 GWh |
| #1140 | Optimum Wind 4 LLC | Nevada, IA | 8.3 GWh |
| #1141 | Tri-Tip Wind (9) LLC | Sunray, TX | 8.2 GWh |
| #1142 | Optimum Wind 5 LLC | Nevada, IA | 8.2 GWh |
| #1143 | Viking Wind Partners | Lake Wilson, MN | 8.2 GWh |
| #1145 | Dinosaur Point | Los Banos, CA | 7.9 GWh |
| #1146 | Polk County Renewables, LLC | Osceola, NE | 7.8 GWh |
| #1147 | Anchor Wind, LLC | Mechanicsville, IA | 7.8 GWh |
| #1148 | RP Wind | Russells Point, OH | 7.6 GWh |
| #1149 | Lake Region Community Hybrid, LLC | Rothsay, MN | 7.4 GWh |
| #1150 | Springview | Springview, NE | 7.4 GWh |
| #1151 | Redwood Falls Wind | Redwood Falls, MN | 7.4 GWh |
| #1152 | Findlay Wind Farm | Findlay, OH | 7.2 GWh |
| #1153 | Optimum Wind 3 LLC | Nevada, IA | 7.1 GWh |
| #1154 | Seward Wind Farm | Seward, NE | 7.0 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra Wind Farm | Happy, TX | 594.3 GWh | 20.4 mi |
| Canadian Breaks, LLC | Vega, TX | 844.9 GWh | 34.1 mi |
| Colbeck's Corner, LLC | Groom, TX | 845.6 GWh | 39.2 mi |
| Golden Spread Panhandle Wnd Rch | Wilderado, TX | 192.5 GWh | 30.8 mi |
| Goodnight | Claude, TX | 381.6 GWh | 27.4 mi |
| Grandview Wind Farm, LLC | Panhandle, TX | 901.5 GWh | 32.7 mi |
| Harrington | Amarillo, TX | 2.3 TWh | 23 mi |
| Hecate Energy Frye Solar LLC | Kress, TX | 547.6 GWh | 40.1 mi |
| Llano Estacado Wind Ranch | White Deer, TX | 101.6 GWh | 45.8 mi |
| Majestic 1 Wind Farm | Panhandle, TX | 345.1 GWh | 32.7 mi |
| Majestic II Wind | Panhandle, TX | 180.7 GWh | 31.3 mi |
| Nichols | Amarillo, TX | 1.2 TWh | 22 mi |
| Pantex | Amarillo, TX | 21.0 GWh | 28.5 mi |
| Pattern Panhandle Wind 2 LLC | Panhandle, TX | 595.1 GWh | 40.3 mi |
| Pattern Panhandle Wind LLC | Panhandle, TX | 553.8 GWh | 43.8 mi |
| Route 66 Wind Plant | Panhandle, TX | 614.8 GWh | 25.8 mi |
| Spinning Spur Wind LLC | Vegas, TX | 346.5 GWh | 30.2 mi |
| TX Hereford Wind | Hereford, TX | 738.0 GWh | 26.8 mi |
| TX Jumbo Road Wind | Hereford, TX | 937.4 GWh | 31.6 mi |
| Wildorado Wind LLC | Vega, TX | 643.2 GWh | 37 mi |