Fairfield Wind
175 7th Rd NE, Fairfield, MT 59436Plant Summary Information
Fairfield Wind is ranked #20 out of 22 wind farms in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fairfield Wind generated 9.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Fairfield Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation |
| Location | Teton County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 25.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 102.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,963 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,073 out of 1,358 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #51 out of 69 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 22 Montana Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Fairfield Wind Master Tenant LLC (2013 to 2014) Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (2015 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fairfield Wind
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Fairfield Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fairfield Wind (58966) |
| Plant Address | 175 7th Rd NE, Fairfield, MT 59436 |
| Utility | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (60025) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.72333, -111.96528 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2014 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 25.9 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 | 11450004 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Sun River Electric Coop, Inc (18401) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator T 1-6 Details Operating May 2014
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 6 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 6 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.7-100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 15.6 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Fairfield Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Wind Owner, LLC | 505 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 | 100.00% |
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| #1070 | Anderson Wind II | Hagerman, NM | 26.4 GWh |
| #1071 | Pillar Mountain Wind Project Microgrid | Kodiak, AK | 26.1 GWh |
| #1072 | Tuana Springs | Hagerman, ID | 26.1 GWh |
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| #1075 | Junction Hilltop Wind Farm | Dana, IA | 25.4 GWh |
| #1076 | Pisgah Mountain Wind | Clifton, ME | 25.3 GWh |
| #1077 | Velva Windfarm LLC | Velva, ND | 25.2 GWh |
| #1078 | SPPW1, LLC | Upland, NE | 25.2 GWh |
| #1079 | Roth Rock North Wind Farm, LLC | Oakland, MD | 25.0 GWh |
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| #1081 | Creston Ridge Wind Farm | Creston, NE | 24.3 GWh |
| #1082 | Schumann Wind Farm | Milton-Freewater, OR | 24.1 GWh |
| #1083 | CED Mason City Wind | Mason City, IA | 23.9 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Black Eagle | Great Falls, MT | 127.5 GWh | 35.6 mi |
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| Canyon Ferry | Helena, MT | 275.1 GWh | 75.1 mi |
| Cochrane | Great Falls, MT | 228.0 GWh | 38.1 mi |
| Great Divide Solar, LLC | Canyon Creek, MT | 5.9 GWh | 64.8 mi |
| Green Meadow Solar, LLC | Helena, MT | 5.5 GWh | 71.2 mi |
| Greenfield Wind - MT | Fairfield, MT | 82.1 GWh | 0.1 mi |
| Hauser | Helena, MT | 134.4 GWh | 66.3 mi |
| Holter | Wolf Creek, MT | 265.8 GWh | 50.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Bend Wind Park | Great Falls, MT | 108.0 MWh | 29 mi |
| Morony | Great Falls, MT | 255.0 GWh | 43.2 mi |
| NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 1 | Ethridge, MT | 210.0 GWh | 54.8 mi |
| NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 2 | Ethridge, MT | 225.8 GWh | 56.9 mi |
| NaturEner Rim Rock Energy | Kevin, MT | 558.7 GWh | 76.1 mi |
| Rainbow (MT) | Great Falls, MT | 329.0 GWh | 37.8 mi |
| Ryan | Great Falls, MT | 434.6 GWh | 40.6 mi |
| South Peak Wind | Geyser, MT | 269.7 GWh | 68.6 mi |
| Spion Kop Wind Farm | Geyser, MT | 110.8 GWh | 67.5 mi |
| Tiber Dam Hydroelectric Plant | Chester, MT | 36.1 GWh | 57.3 mi |