Buckthorn Wind
11265 Country Road 109, Mingus, TX 76463Plant Summary Information
Buckthorn Wind is ranked #149 out of 231 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buckthorn Wind generated 99.1 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Buckthorn Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Buckthorn Wind Project, LLC |
| Location | Erath County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 388.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,708 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #492 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #361 out of 861 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #149 out of 231 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buckthorn Wind
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Buckthorn Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buckthorn Wind (60983) |
| Plant Address | 11265 Country Road 109, Mingus, TX 76463 |
| Utility | Buckthorn Wind Project, LLC (60617) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.37131, -98.37739 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2017 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 388.2 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 | 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 | Brazos Electric Power Coop Inc (2172) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BWIND Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 100.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 100.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 100.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 29 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 29 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V126-3.45 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 298 |
Buckthorn Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Ranchland Wind Project II | Cisco, TX | 528.5 GWh | 46.1 mi |
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| TPE Erath Solar, LLC | Stephenville, TX | 23.7 GWh | 12.4 mi |
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| Wolf Hollow II | Granbury, TX | 5.1 TWh | 37.6 mi |
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