Bearkat
11045 State Hwy 137, St. Lawrence, TX 79739Plant Summary Information
Bearkat is ranked #69 out of 221 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bearkat generated 174.2 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Bearkat |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Bearkat Wind Energy 1, LLC |
| Location | Glasscock County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2018 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 689.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,014 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #218 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #185 out of 788 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #69 out of 221 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Tri Global Energy, LLC (2014 to 2015) Bearkat TE Partnership LLC (2016 to 2018) Bearkat Wind Energy 1, LLC (2019 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bearkat
Bearkat Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bearkat (59972) |
| Plant Address | 11045 State Hwy 137, St. Lawrence, TX 79739 |
| Utility | Bearkat Wind Energy 1, LLC (63428) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.72724, -101.582 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2018 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 689.4 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 | 17-120-000 |
| 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 | Wind Energy Transmission Texas LLC (60066) |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BRKAT Details Operating February 2018
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 196.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 196.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 196.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 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 | 57 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 57 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V126-3.45 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.5 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 285 |
Bearkat Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Bearkat II TE Partnership LLC | 701 Brazos Street, Suite 1400, Austin, TX 78701 | 100.00% |
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| Panther Creek Wind Farm I | Big Spring, TX | 528.8 GWh | 26.9 mi |
| Panther Creek Wind Farm II | Big Spring, TX | 402.1 GWh | 22 mi |
| Panther Creek Wind Farm Three | Big Spring, TX | 706.2 GWh | 32.9 mi |
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| Sand Bluff Wind Farm | Big Spring, TX | 318.2 GWh | 24.5 mi |
| Santa Rita Wind Energy | Big Lake, TX | 1.2 TWh | 40.8 mi |
| Stanton Wind Energy LLC | Lenorah, TX | 253.9 GWh | 38.1 mi |