Bearkat

11045 State Hwy 137, St. Lawrence, TX 79739

Plant Summary Information

Bearkat is ranked #75 out of 231 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Bearkat generated 180.7 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.

Plant Name	Bearkat
Utility Name	Bearkat Wind Energy 1, LLC
Location	Glasscock County, TX
Initial Operation Date	February 2018
Last Update	Aug 2026
Annual Generation	685.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	2.5 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,047 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #225 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #205 out of 861 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #75 out of 231 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 2025)

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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 Aug 2026
Initial Operation Date	February 2018
Annual Generation	685.4 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

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	57
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire 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

Owner Name	Address	Ownership
Bearkat II TE Partnership LLC	701 Brazos Street, Suite 1400, Austin, TX 78701	100.00%

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