California Ridge Wind Energy LLC
3429 East CR 2350 North Road, Fithian, IL 61844Plant Summary Information
California Ridge Wind Energy LLC is ranked #33 out of 483 power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
California Ridge Wind Energy LLC generated 175.4 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | California Ridge Wind Energy LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | SunEdison LLC |
| Location | Vermilion County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 695.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,017 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #214 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #33 out of 483 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 59 Illinois Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Invenergy Services LLC (2013 to 2016) SunEdison LLC (2017 to 2025) |
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California Ridge Wind Energy LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | California Ridge Wind Energy LLC (58008) |
| Plant Address | 3429 East CR 2350 North Road, Fithian, IL 61844 |
| Utility | SunEdison LLC (59139) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.21167, -87.87833 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2012 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 695.7 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Ameren Illinois Company (56697) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CR Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.CALRDIGE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | VERMILLION 138KV SUBSTATION |
| Nameplate Capacity | 217 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 200 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 134 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 134 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.6-100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.1 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 328.1 |
California Ridge Wind Energy LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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