Big Sky Wind LLC
911 Easy Road, Ohio, IL 61349Plant Summary Information
Big Sky Wind LLC is ranked #27 out of 542 power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Sky Wind LLC generated 256.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Big Sky Wind LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Big Sky Wind LLC |
| Location | Bureau County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 816.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #892 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #142 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 542 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 59 Illinois Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Edison Mission Energy (2013 to 2013) Everpower Wind Holdings Inc (2014 to 2017) BlackRock Inc. (2018 to 2018) RWE Renewables Americas LLC (2019 to 2020) Big Sky Wind LLC (2021 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Sky Wind LLC
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Big Sky Wind LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Sky Wind LLC (57135) |
| Plant Address | 911 Easy Road, Ohio, IL 61349 |
| Utility | Big Sky Wind LLC (64499) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.59917, -89.45611 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2011 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 816.6 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 | 09-91-000 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 239.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 239.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 239.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 109 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 109 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V120-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 277.2 |
Big Sky Wind LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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