Caprock Wind Farm

1414A State Hwy 469, San Jon, NM 88434

Plant Summary Information

Caprock Wind Farm is ranked #29 out of 138 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Caprock Wind Farm generated 54.7 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.

Plant NameCaprock Wind Farm
Utility NameLeeward Asset Management, LLC
LocationQuay County, NM
Initial Operation DateDecember 2004
Last Update Sep 2024
Annual Generation 279.0 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,982 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #601 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #29 out of 138 New Mexico Power Plants
Ranked #16 out of 28 New Mexico Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types Wind
Previous Operator Infigen Asset Management LLC (2013 to 2014)
Leeward Asset Management, LLC (2015 to 2024)

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Monthly Net Generation for Caprock Wind Farm

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Caprock Wind Farm Details

Summary Information
Plant NameCaprock Wind Farm (56293)
Plant Address1414A State Hwy 469, San Jon, NM 88434
UtilityLeeward Asset Management, LLC (50123)
Latitude, Longitude34.98056, -103.35389
Generation Dates on FileJan 2005 to Sep 2024
Initial Operation DateDecember 2004
Annual Generation 279.0 GWh
Fuel Types Wind
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number04-4-001
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number05-21-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthoritySouthwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerSouthwestern Public Service Co (17718) NM
Grid Voltage 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating December 2004

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity80 MW
Summer Capacity80 MW
Winter Capacity80 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2004
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWind
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys60
Multiple FuelsNo
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines60
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerVestas
Predominant Turbine Model NumberV150-4.2
Design Wind Speed18.5 MPH
Wind Quality Class1 - High Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet344.5

Generator 2 Details Operating May 2005

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity20 MW
Summer Capacity20 MW
Winter Capacity20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2005
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWind
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys20
Multiple FuelsNo
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines20
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerVestas
Predominant Turbine Model NumberV150-4.2
Design Wind Speed14 MPH
Wind Quality Class1 - High Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet344.5

Caprock Wind Farm Plant Owners

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