Charlestown Wind Turbine
172 Alford Street, Charlestown, MA 2129Plant Summary Information
Charlestown Wind Turbine is ranked #16 out of 17 wind farms in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Charlestown Wind Turbine generated 333.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Charlestown Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MWRA Charlestown |
| Location | Suffolk County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,379 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,356 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #598 out of 629 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 17 Massachusetts Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Charlestown Wind Turbine Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Charlestown Wind Turbine (58065) |
| Plant Address | 172 Alford Street, Charlestown, MA 2129 |
| Utility | MWRA Charlestown (57443) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.39139, -71.07083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 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 | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NSTAR Electric Company (54913) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CWT1 Details Operating October 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Sinovel |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SL1500/82 |
| Design Wind Speed | 8.2 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 230 |
Charlestown Wind Turbine Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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