Desert Meadow Windfarm
6000 N Foxtail Way, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623Plant Summary Information
Desert Meadow Windfarm is ranked #13 out of 33 wind farms in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Desert Meadow Windfarm generated 15.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Desert Meadow Windfarm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Mountain Air Projects, LLC |
| Location | Elmore County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 62.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 227.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,784 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #961 out of 1,355 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #51 out of 140 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 33 Idaho Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Aegis Renewables LLC (2013 to 2020) Mountain Air Projects, LLC (2021 to 2024) |
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Desert Meadow Windfarm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Desert Meadow Windfarm (57430) |
| Plant Address | 6000 N Foxtail Way, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 |
| Utility | Mountain Air Projects, LLC (64742) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.05662, -115.45203 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2012 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 62.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 10-527 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 23 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 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 |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 10 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 10 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-101 |
| Design Wind Speed | 13.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Desert Meadow Windfarm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| #951 | Lempster Wind LLC | Lempster, NH | 68.1 GWh |
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| #953 | Aurora County Wind | White Lake, SD | 67.1 GWh |
| #954 | Panther Creek Wind Project | Pittsfield, IL | 67.0 GWh |
| #955 | Big Timber Wind Farm | Big Timber, MT | 66.7 GWh |
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| #957 | Salmon Falls Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 64.4 GWh |
| #958 | Fenner Wind | Cazenovia, NY | 64.4 GWh |
| #959 | Two Ponds Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 63.9 GWh |
| #960 | Sleeping Bear LLC | Woodward, OK | 63.3 GWh |
| #962 | Hammett Hill Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 62.2 GWh |
| #963 | Mainline Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 61.7 GWh |
| #964 | Happy Jack Windpower Project | Cheyenne, WY | 61.7 GWh |
| #965 | San Gorgonio Farms Wind Farm | Whitewater, CA | 61.3 GWh |
| #966 | Power County Wind Park North | American Falls, ID | 61.3 GWh |
| #967 | Burley Butte Windpark | Burley, ID | 61.1 GWh |
| #968 | Moraine Wind LLC | Woodstock, MN | 61.0 GWh |
| #969 | Ainsworth Wind | Ainsworth, NE | 60.8 GWh |
| #970 | Sawtooth Wind Project | Glenns Ferry, ID | 60.3 GWh |
| #971 | Vansycle | Touchet, OR | 60.0 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Desert Meadow Windfarm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Ranch | Mountain Home, ID | 130.0 GWh | 20.8 mi |
| Bennett Creek Windfarm LLC - Mountain Home | Mountain Home, ID | 37.5 GWh | 1.4 mi |
| Bennett Mountain | Mountain Home, ID | 919.1 GWh | 12.5 mi |
| Black Mesa Solar, LLC | King Hill, ID | 85.6 GWh | 17.1 mi |
| Bliss | Bliss, ID | 332.6 GWh | 21.6 mi |
| Camp Reed | Glenns Ferry, ID | 69.4 GWh | 26.5 mi |
| Cassia Gulch | Hagerman, ID | 36.4 GWh | 25.3 mi |
| Cassia Wind | Hagerman, ID | 17.3 GWh | 25.6 mi |
| Cold Springs Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 55.6 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| Evander Andrews Power Complex | Mountain Home, ID | 1.1 TWh | 16.6 mi |
| Hammett Hill Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 62.2 GWh | 3.5 mi |
| High Mesa | King Hill, ID | 84.3 GWh | 24.3 mi |
| Mainline Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 61.7 GWh | 2.1 mi |
| Mountain Home | Mountain Home, ID | 34.1 GWh | 2.1 mi |
| Mt. Home Solar 1, LLC | Pocatello, ID | 47.2 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Payne's Ferry | Hagerman, ID | 67.8 GWh | 27.4 mi |
| Ryegrass Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 57.9 GWh | 1.5 mi |
| Sawtooth Wind Project | Glenns Ferry, ID | 60.3 GWh | 5.9 mi |
| Tuana Springs | Hagerman, ID | 28.7 GWh | 24.8 mi |
| Two Ponds Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 63.9 GWh | 2.2 mi |