Buffalo Gap Wind Farm
10718 FM89, Merkel, TX 79536Plant Summary Information
Buffalo Gap Wind Farm is ranked #193 out of 227 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buffalo Gap Wind Farm generated 46.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Buffalo Gap Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | AES Distributed Energy |
| Location | Taylor County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 179.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 663.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,659 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #779 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #453 out of 816 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #193 out of 227 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
AES Wind Generation Inc (2013 to 2021) AES Distributed Energy (2022 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buffalo Gap Wind Farm
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Buffalo Gap Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buffalo Gap Wind Farm (56240) |
| Plant Address | 10718 FM89, Merkel, TX 79536 |
| Utility | AES Distributed Energy (61012) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.31156, -100.06159 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2006 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 179.0 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | AEP Texas Central Company (3278) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 135.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 2006
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 120.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 120.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 120.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 67 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 67 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V80-1.8 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 196.8 |
Buffalo Gap Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Buffalo Gap Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm | Merkel, TX | 350.4 GWh | 6.8 mi |
| Buffalo Gap 3 Wind Farm | Nolan, TX | 302.2 GWh | 2.8 mi |
| Callahan Divide Wind Energy Center | Tusocola, TX | 414.3 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| Champion Wind Farm LLC | Roscoe, TX | 94.9 GWh | 34.8 mi |
| HEB00070 | Abilene, TX | 231.0 MWh | 19.6 mi |
| Holstein 1 Solar Farm | Wingate, TX | 286.8 GWh | 15.5 mi |
| Horse Hollow Wind Energy Center | Wingate, TX | 2.4 TWh | 6.7 mi |
| Inadale Wind Farm LLC Hybrid | Roscoe, TX | 335.1 GWh | 32.8 mi |
| Maryneal Windpower | Maryneal, TX | 545.0 GWh | 26.3 mi |
| Mesquite Star | Roscoe, TX | 1.2 TWh | 15.6 mi |
| Post Oak Wind LLC | Abilene, TX | 414.0 GWh | 27.5 mi |
| South Trent Wind Farm | Sweetwater, TX | 252.5 GWh | 7.7 mi |
| Sweetwater Wind 1 LLC | Sweetwater, TX | 140.8 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| Sweetwater Wind 2 LLC | Sweetwater, TX | 340.6 GWh | 18.2 mi |
| Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC | Sweetwater, TX | 470.0 GWh | 21.1 mi |
| Sweetwater Wind 4 LLC | Roscoe, TX | 633.4 GWh | 27.4 mi |
| Sweetwater Wind 5 | Roscoe, TX | 163.2 GWh | 25.2 mi |
| Trent Wind Farm | Trent, TX | 515.0 GWh | 13 mi |
| Turkey Track Wind Energy LLC | Blackwell, TX | 300.7 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| WAL536 | Abilene, TX | 245.0 MWh | 24.2 mi |