Wind Park Bear Creek
10 miles SE of Wilkes-Barre PA, Bear Creek, PA 18702Plant Summary Information
Wind Park Bear Creek is ranked #21 out of 27 wind farms in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wind Park Bear Creek generated 8.8 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Wind Park Bear Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Leeward Asset Management, LLC |
| Location | Luzerne County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2006 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 53.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 194.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,784 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #958 out of 1,343 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #105 out of 231 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 27 Pennsylvania 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 Wind Park Bear Creek
Wind Park Bear Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wind Park Bear Creek (56299) |
| Plant Address | 10 miles SE of Wilkes-Barre PA, Bear Creek, PA 18702 |
| Utility | Leeward Asset Management, LLC (50123) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.23528, -75.75306 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2006 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 53.5 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 | 06-21-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 06-6-000 |
| 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 | PPL Electric Utilities Corp (14715) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 2006
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 24 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 24 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 12 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 12 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G87-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 256 |
Wind Park Bear Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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