Forest Creek Wind Farm LLC

893 McDonald Road North, Big Springs, TX 79720

Plant Summary Information

Forest Creek Wind Farm LLC is ranked #189 out of 223 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Forest Creek Wind Farm LLC generated 34.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Forest Creek Wind Farm LLC
Utility Name	Big Sky Wind, LLC
Location	Glasscock County, TX
Initial Operation Date	December 2006
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	180.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	692.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,534 out of 12,327 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #765 out of 1,360 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #434 out of 799 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #189 out of 223 Texas Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types	Wind
Previous Operators	E ON Climate Renewables N America LLC (2013 to 2018) RWE Renewables Americas LLC (2019 to 2021) RWE Renewables Americas, LLC (2022 to 2023) Big Sky Wind, LLC (2024 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Forest Creek Wind Farm LLC (56394)
Plant Address	893 McDonald Road North, Big Springs, TX 79720
Utility	Big Sky Wind, LLC (56215)
Latitude, Longitude	32.039, -101.22
Generation Dates on File	Dec 2006 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	December 2006
Annual Generation	180.9 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	07-34

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	TRE
Balancing Authority	Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Onshore Wind Turbine
Prime Mover	Wind Turbine, Onshore
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	MCDLD_FCSBW1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	MCDLD_FCSBW1
Nameplate Capacity	124.2 MW
Summer Capacity	124.2 MW
Winter Capacity	124.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2006
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	54
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	54
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Siemens
Predominant Turbine Model Number	SWT-2.3-93
Design Wind Speed	18.6 MPH
Wind Quality Class	2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	262.4

Owner Name	Address	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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