Walnut Ridge Wind Farm
21748 IL Hwy 40, Sheffield, IL 61361Plant Summary Information
Walnut Ridge Wind Farm is ranked #25 out of 318 power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Walnut Ridge Wind Farm generated 102.2 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Walnut Ridge Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | BHE Renewables, LLC |
| Location | Bureau County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 744.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #931 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #169 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #25 out of 318 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 55 Illinois Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Walnut Ridge Wind, LLC (2013 to 2014) BHE Renewables, LLC (2015 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Walnut Ridge Wind Farm
Walnut Ridge Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Walnut Ridge Wind Farm (58694) |
| Plant Address | 21748 IL Hwy 40, Sheffield, IL 61361 |
| Utility | BHE Renewables, LLC (59359) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.49667, -89.58028 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2018 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 744.2 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 212 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 212 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 212 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 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 | 106 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 106 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V100-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 15.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 312 |
Walnut Ridge Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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| GSG LLC | West Brooklyn, IL | 92.5 GWh | 23.4 mi |
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| Invenergy Nelson Expansion LLC | Rock Falls, IL | 561.1 GWh | 19.2 mi |
| Lone Tree Wind, LLC | Tiskilwa, IL | 291.3 GWh | 20.3 mi |
| Mendota | Mendota, IL | 2.9 GWh | 22 mi |
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| Prophet CSG | Rock Falls, IL | 5.2 GWh | 19.4 mi |
| Providence Heights Wind LLC | Tiskilwa, IL | 148.1 GWh | 18.5 mi |
| SCS Beltway 011754 Rock Falls, LLC | Rock Falls, IL | 1.7 GWh | 19.2 mi |
| Upper Sterling | Rock Falls, IL | 9.2 GWh | 20.7 mi |