Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC

Unnammed Road, Sterling City, TX 76951

Plant Summary Information

Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC is ranked #7 out of 1,358 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC generated 570.8 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.

Plant Name	Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC
Utility Name	Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC
Location	Sterling County, TX
Initial Operation Date	November 2007
Last Update	Mar 2026
Annual Generation	2.0 TWh
Annual Consumption	7.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #505 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #7 out of 1,358 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #68 out of 814 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 227 Texas Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types	Wind

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC (56763)
Plant Address	Unnammed Road, Sterling City, TX 76951
Utility	Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC (55958)
Latitude, Longitude	31.95196, -101.01894
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2008 to Mar 2026
Initial Operation Date	November 2007
Annual Generation	2.0 TWh
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	Lower Colorado River Authority (11269)
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 2007
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	65

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	65
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	GE
Predominant Turbine Model Number	1.5 SLE
Design Wind Speed	19 MPH
Wind Quality Class	2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	262.4

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 2007
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	143

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	143
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Siemens
Predominant Turbine Model Number	SWT-2.3-82
Design Wind Speed	19 MPH
Wind Quality Class	2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	262.4

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	124

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	124
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	GE
Predominant Turbine Model Number	1.5 SLE
Design Wind Speed	19 MPH
Wind Quality Class	2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	262.4

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	75

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	75
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	GE
Predominant Turbine Model Number	1.5 SLE
Design Wind Speed	19 MPH
Wind Quality Class	2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	262.4

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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Maryneal Windpower	Maryneal, TX	530.6 GWh	35.3 mi
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