Balko Wind LLC
Route 1, Box 88, Balko, OK 73931Plant Summary Information
Balko Wind LLC is ranked #36 out of 70 wind farms in Oklahoma in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Balko Wind LLC generated 176.2 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Balko Wind LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Balko Wind LLC |
| Location | Beaver County, OK |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2015 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 519.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,345 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #375 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 145 Oklahoma Power Plants | |
| Ranked #36 out of 70 Oklahoma Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Balko Wind LLC
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Balko Wind LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Balko Wind LLC (58900) |
| Plant Address | Route 1, Box 88, Balko, OK 73931 |
| Utility | Balko Wind LLC (58770) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.51806, -100.84722 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2015 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 519.5 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 15-57-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co (14063) OK |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BAL1 Details Operating August 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 299.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 299.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 299.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2015 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 162 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 162 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.85-87 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Balko Wind LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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