Big Timber Wind Farm
447 Deadmans Canyon Road, Big Timber, MT 59011Plant Summary Information
Big Timber Wind Farm is ranked #42 out of 71 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Timber Wind Farm generated 18.5 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | Big Timber Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | RWE Clean Energy |
| Location | Sweet Grass County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2018 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 82.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 292.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,727 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #951 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #42 out of 71 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 23 Montana Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Big Timber Wind, LLC (2016 to 2016) Consolidated Edison Development Inc. (2017 to 2024) RWE Clean Energy (2025 to 2025) |
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Big Timber Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Timber Wind Farm (61155) |
| Plant Address | 447 Deadmans Canyon Road, Big Timber, MT 59011 |
| Utility | RWE Clean Energy (67192) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.85543, -109.64917 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2018 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 82.8 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BT-MT Details Operating February 2018
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 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 |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 14 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 14 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.79-100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Big Timber Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Musselshell Wind Project | Shawmut, MT | 23.1 GWh | 30.1 mi |
| Musselshell Wind Project Two LLC | Shawmut, MT | 26.5 GWh | 30.1 mi |
| Mystic | Fishtail, MT | 52.5 GWh | 43.9 mi |
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| River Bend Solar, LLC (MT) | Reed Point, MT | 3.0 GWh | 11.2 mi |
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| Two Dot Wind Broadview East LLC | Broadview, MT | 4.2 GWh | 43.9 mi |
| Two Dot Wind Farm | Two Dot, MT | 28.8 GWh | 46.1 mi |
| Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings | Billings, MT | 3.0 GWh | 55.7 mi |
| Yellowstone County Generating Station | Laurel, MT | 389.6 GWh | 44.9 mi |
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