Fair Wind
1295 Eagle Rock Road, Oakland, MD 21550Plant Summary Information
Fair Wind is ranked #22 out of 197 power plants in Maryland in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fair Wind generated 23.0 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Fair Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Fair Wind Power Partners, LLC |
| Location | Garrett County, MD |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2015 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 90.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 324.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,415 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #903 out of 1,355 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 197 Maryland Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 6 Maryland Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Fair Wind Power Partners (2013 to 2015) Fair Wind Power Partners, LLC (2016 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fair Wind
Fair Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fair Wind (59147) |
| Plant Address | 1295 Eagle Rock Road, Oakland, MD 21550 |
| Utility | Fair Wind Power Partners, LLC (58962) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.40456, -79.29114 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2015 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 90.6 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 16-6-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | The Potomac Edison Company (15263) MD |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | KELSOGAP34.5 KV FAIRWDWF |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | KELSOGAP34.5 KV FAIRWDWF |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 12 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 12 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Nordex |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | N100/2500 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 328.1 |
Fair Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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