Whirlwind Energy Center
1683 County Rd 271, Floydada, TX 79235Plant Summary Information
Whirlwind Energy Center is ranked #201 out of 218 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Whirlwind Energy Center generated 10.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Whirlwind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Whirlwind Energy LLC |
| Location | Floyd County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2007 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 83.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 336.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,377 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #891 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #470 out of 754 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #201 out of 218 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Whirlwind Energy Center
Whirlwind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Whirlwind Energy Center (56673) |
| Plant Address | 1683 County Rd 271, Floydada, TX 79235 |
| Utility | Whirlwind Energy LLC (55922) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.105, -101.0986 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2007 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 83.9 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 | 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 | AEP Texas North Company (20404) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WEC Details Operating December 2007
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 57 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 57 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 26 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 26 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-93 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Whirlwind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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