Busch Ranch Wind Energy Farm
State Hwy 10 and County Rd 125, Walsenburg, CO 81089Plant Summary Information
Busch Ranch Wind Energy Farm is ranked #28 out of 34 wind farms in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Busch Ranch Wind Energy Farm generated 22.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Busch Ranch Wind Energy Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC |
| Location | Huerfano County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 83.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 307.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,540 out of 12,327 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #917 out of 1,360 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #69 out of 283 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 34 Colorado Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Black Hills/Colorado Elec.Util (2013 to 2017) Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC (2018 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Busch Ranch Wind Energy Farm
Busch Ranch Wind Energy Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Busch Ranch Wind Energy Farm (57980) |
| Plant Address | State Hwy 10 and County Rd 125, Walsenburg, CO 81089 |
| Utility | Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC (56146) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.80111, -104.49194 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2012 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 83.7 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Black Hills/Colorado Elec.Util (56146) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WTG Details Operating October 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 16 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 16 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V100-1.8 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 263 |
Busch Ranch Wind Energy Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC | 7001 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57702 | 50.00% |
| Black Hills Electric Generation LLC | 7001 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57702 | 50.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| #907 | Prairie Switch Wind LLC | El Campo, TX | 87.3 GWh |
| #908 | Dutch Hill Wind Project | Cohocton, NY | 87.2 GWh |
| #909 | Patton Wind Farm | Patton, PA | 87.2 GWh |
| #910 | NextEra-Blackwell Wind, LLC | Blackwell, OK | 86.7 GWh |
| #911 | Diamond Willow Wind Facility | Baker, MT | 86.0 GWh |
| #912 | Ewington Energy Systems, LLC | Worthington, MN | 85.5 GWh |
| #913 | FPL Energy Montezuma Winds LLC | Birds Landing, CA | 85.4 GWh |
| #914 | Storm Lake 1 | Alta, IA | 84.7 GWh |
| #915 | McFadden Ridge | Rock River, WY | 84.1 GWh |
| #916 | Downeast Wind | Columbia, ME | 83.8 GWh |
| #918 | High Mesa | King Hill, ID | 83.5 GWh |
| #919 | Saddleback Ridge Wind Farm | Carthage, ME | 82.9 GWh |
| #920 | Casselman Wind Power Project | Garrett, PA | 82.3 GWh |
| #921 | Rock Aetna Power Partners | Woodstock, MN | 82.3 GWh |
| #922 | Greenfield Wind - MT | Fairfield, MT | 82.1 GWh |
| #923 | Munnsville Wind Farm LLC | Madison, NY | 82.0 GWh |
| #924 | Ridgewind | Woodstock, MN | 81.4 GWh |
| #925 | Cow Branch | Tarkio, MO | 81.0 GWh |
| #926 | Flying Cloud Power Partners LLC | Lake Park, IA | 81.0 GWh |
| #927 | Ocotillo Windpower | Forsan, TX | 80.9 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Busch Ranch Wind Energy Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bighorn Solar 1 | Pueblo, CO | 592.5 GWh | 28.7 mi |
| Busch Ranch II Wind Farm | Walsenburg, CO | 153.3 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| CEC Solar #1117, LLC | Pueblo, CO | 4.1 GWh | 33.4 mi |
| Comanche (CO) | Pueblo, CO | 6.4 TWh | 28.5 mi |
| Comanche Solar | Pueblo, CO | 231.0 GWh | 28.2 mi |
| CSU Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | 1.1 GWh | 35.2 mi |
| CSWIND America Inc. | Pueblo, CO | 27.2 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Huerfano River Wind | Walsenburg, CO | 12.8 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| James W. Broderick Hydropower Plant | Pueblo, CO | 20.8 GWh | 34.7 mi |
| Neptune Energy Center Hybrid | Boone, CO | 668.7 GWh | 36.8 mi |
| NSE Camber BH CSG 2, LLC | Ordway, CO | 3.9 GWh | 49.4 mi |
| Peak View Wind Farm | Walsenburg, CO | 190.1 GWh | 6.3 mi |
| Pueblo Airport Generating Station | Pueblo, CO | 1.6 TWh | 36 mi |
| San Isabel Solar, LLC | Trinidad, CO | 73.7 GWh | 35.3 mi |
| Spanish Peaks Solar | Trinidad, CO | 178.7 GWh | 29.2 mi |
| Sun Mountain Solar 1 | Unincorporated Pueblo, CO | 453.4 GWh | 26.2 mi |
| Thunder Wolf Energy Center Hybrid | Avondale, CO | 544.7 GWh | 27.3 mi |
| Trinidad (CO) | Trinidad, CO | 5.0 MWh | 43 mi |
| USS Giveback Solar LLC (CSG) | Pueblo, CO | 5.0 GWh | 27 mi |
| Vestas Towers America, Inc. | Pueblo, CO | 2.1 GWh | 26.6 mi |