El Cabo Wind
24314 HWY 60, Encino, NM 88321Plant Summary Information
El Cabo Wind is ranked #48 out of 1,374 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
El Cabo Wind generated 247.7 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2026 to July 2026.
| Plant Name | El Cabo Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Avangrid Power LLC |
| Location | Torrance County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Last Update | Jul 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #704 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #48 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 158 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 30 New Mexico Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Iberdrola Renewables Inc (2013 to 2014) Avangrid Renewables Inc (2015 to 2015) Avangrid Renewables LLC (2016 to 2023) Avangrid Power LLC (2024 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for El Cabo Wind
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for El Cabo Wind
El Cabo Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | El Cabo Wind (58098) |
| Plant Address | 24314 HWY 60, Encino, NM 88321 |
| Utility | Avangrid Power LLC (15399) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.65111, -105.46167 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2017 to Jul 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG17-94-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 298 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 298 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 298 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 142 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 142 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G114-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
El Cabo Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding El Cabo Wind.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aragonne Wind LLC | Santa Rosa, NM | 758.8 GWh | 28 mi |
| Britton Solar Energy Center | Moriarty, NM | 129.0 GWh | 44 mi |
| Clines Corners Wind Farm LLC | Encino, NM | 1.1 TWh | 20.4 mi |
| CNMEC Solar Energy Center | Estancia, NM | 5.5 GWh | 34.7 mi |
| Duran Mesa LLC | Duran, NM | 338.0 GWh | 18.1 mi |
| High Lonesome Mesa LLC | Willard, NM | 313.4 GWh | 31.2 mi |
| La Joya NM | Encino, NM | 880.1 GWh | 19.2 mi |
| Manzano Solar | Los Lunas, NM | 18.2 GWh | 68.1 mi |
| Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 23.0 GWh | 61.1 mi |
| Netflix ABQ System A | Albuquerque, NM | 87.0 MWh | 69.5 mi |
| Netflix ABQ System B | Albuquerque, NM | 116.0 MWh | 69.5 mi |
| Pluma - Pino | Las Vegas, NM | 606.0 MWh | 69.1 mi |
| Red Cloud Wind LLC | Corona, NM | 1.2 TWh | 26.1 mi |
| Rio Communities Solar Energy Center | Rio Communities, NM | 23.4 GWh | 69.6 mi |
| Rio Rancho Solar Energy Center | Rio Rancho, NM | 27.5 GWh | 65.8 mi |
| SLO-1 Community Solar | Los Lunas, NM | 705.0 MWh | 68.3 mi |
| SunZia Wind North | Clines Corner, NM | 462.4 GWh | 22 mi |
| SunZia Wind South | Corona, NM | 1.7 TWh | 22 mi |
| Tecolote Wind LLC | Duran, NM | 877.7 GWh | 20.2 mi |
| Vista Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 27.7 GWh | 68.1 mi |