Big Top LLC
28821 Madison Road, Echo, OR 97826Plant Summary Information
Big Top LLC is ranked #49 out of 50 wind farms in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Top LLC generated 777.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Big Top LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | CR51 Inc. |
| Location | Morrow County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 12.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,594 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,302 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #236 out of 281 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #49 out of 50 Oregon Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Echo 3 (2013 to 2021) Odessa Energy Services LLC (2022 to 2024) CR51 Inc. (2025 to 2025) |
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Big Top LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Top LLC (56968) |
| Plant Address | 28821 Madison Road, Echo, OR 97826 |
| Utility | CR51 Inc. (67701) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.655, -119.4647 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 3.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 08-539-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - West (PACW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (1738) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | HINKLE_NODET |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | HINKLE_NODET |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 14 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Big Top LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Big Top, LLC | 77252 Mader-Rust Lane, Echo, OR 97826 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
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