Busch Ranch II Wind Farm
2573 CR 130, Walsenburg, CO 81089Plant Summary Information
Busch Ranch II Wind Farm is ranked #26 out of 34 wind farms in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Busch Ranch II Wind Farm generated 42.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Busch Ranch II Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Black Hills Electric Generation LLC |
| Location | Huerfano County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2019 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 175.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 634.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,790 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #796 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #61 out of 299 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #26 out of 34 Colorado Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Busch Ranch II Wind Farm
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Busch Ranch II Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Busch Ranch II Wind Farm (62445) |
| Plant Address | 2573 CR 130, Walsenburg, CO 81089 |
| Utility | Black Hills Electric Generation LLC (61973) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.76642, -104.42945 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2019 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 175.6 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Black Hills/Colorado Elec.Util (56146) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WT Details Operating November 2019
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 59.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 59.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2019 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 27 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 27 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V120-2.2 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 263 |
Busch Ranch II Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #786 | Windthorst-2 | Archer, TX | 181.6 GWh |
| #787 | Conception | Stanberry, MO | 181.4 GWh |
| #788 | Peak View Wind Farm | Walsenburg, CO | 180.8 GWh |
| #789 | Allegheny Ridge Wind Farm | Portage, PA | 179.7 GWh |
| #790 | Majestic II Wind | Panhandle, TX | 179.6 GWh |
| #791 | Fairbanks Wind Park | Garden, MI | 179.6 GWh |
| #792 | NWP Indian Mesa Wind Farm | Iraan, TX | 178.5 GWh |
| #793 | Flat Ridge Wind Energy LLC | Isabel, KS | 178.0 GWh |
| #794 | Clinton | Churubusco, NY | 177.6 GWh |
| #795 | Altona | Altona, NY | 177.3 GWh |
| #797 | Summit Winds | Livermore, CA | 175.5 GWh |
| #798 | Langdon Wind II LLC | Osnabrock, ND | 174.8 GWh |
| #799 | Grover Hill Wind, LLC | Grover Hill, OH | 174.5 GWh |
| #800 | Elk Wind Farm | Greeley, IA | 172.9 GWh |
| #801 | Langdon Wind Energy Center | Langdon, ND | 172.7 GWh |
| #802 | Mountain View IV | North Palm Springs, CA | 172.7 GWh |
| #803 | Sweetwater Wind 5 | Roscoe, TX | 172.5 GWh |
| #804 | Hay Canyon Wind Power LLC | Wasco, OR | 172.2 GWh |
| #805 | Hardscrabble Wind Power LLC | Little Falls, NY | 172.0 GWh |
| #806 | Cow Branch | Tarkio, MO | 171.5 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Busch Ranch II Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bighorn Solar 1 | Pueblo, CO | 544.7 GWh | 31.8 mi |
| Busch Ranch Wind Energy | Walsenburg, CO | 69.4 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| CEC Solar #1117, LLC | Pueblo, CO | 3.7 GWh | 36.2 mi |
| Comanche (CO) | Pueblo, CO | 1.8 TWh | 31.5 mi |
| Comanche Solar | Pueblo, CO | 198.7 GWh | 31.2 mi |
| CSU Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | 1.7 GWh | 38.2 mi |
| CSWIND America Inc. | Pueblo, CO | 27.0 GWh | 29.7 mi |
| Huerfano River Wind | Walsenburg, CO | 13.2 GWh | 22 mi |
| Neptune Energy Center Hybrid | Boone, CO | 620.7 GWh | 39 mi |
| Peak View Wind Farm | Walsenburg, CO | 180.8 GWh | 5.7 mi |
| Pueblo Airport Generating Station | Pueblo, CO | 1.4 TWh | 38.7 mi |
| Rocky Mountain Solar | Avondale, CO | 552.3 GWh | 27.9 mi |
| San Isabel Solar, LLC | Trinidad, CO | 66.8 GWh | 35.4 mi |
| Spanish Peaks Solar | Trinidad, CO | 329.4 GWh | 27 mi |
| Sun Mountain Solar 1 | Unincorporated Pueblo, CO | 390.7 GWh | 29 mi |
| Thunder Wolf Energy Center Hybrid | Avondale, CO | 490.3 GWh | 29.3 mi |
| Trane Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | 3.1 GWh | 35.9 mi |
| Trinidad (CO) | Trinidad, CO | 6.0 MWh | 40.7 mi |
| USS Giveback Solar LLC (CSG) | Pueblo, CO | 4.2 GWh | 27.8 mi |
| Vestas Towers America, Inc. | Pueblo, CO | 1.4 GWh | 29.9 mi |