Golden Spread Panhandle Wnd Rch
6514 CR 50, Wilderado, TX 79098Plant Summary Information
Golden Spread Panhandle Wnd Rch is ranked #194 out of 227 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Golden Spread Panhandle Wnd Rch generated 39.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Golden Spread Panhandle Wnd Rch |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc |
| Location | Oldham County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 181.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 645.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,641 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #781 out of 1,358 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #458 out of 814 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #194 out of 227 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Golden Spread Panhandle Wnd Rch
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Golden Spread Panhandle Wnd Rch
Golden Spread Panhandle Wnd Rch Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Golden Spread Panhandle Wnd Rch (57866) |
| Plant Address | 6514 CR 50, Wilderado, TX 79098 |
| Utility | Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc (7349) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.24361, -102.21 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2011 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 181.7 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PWR Details Operating September 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 78.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 34 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 34 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-101 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19.3 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Golden Spread Panhandle Wnd Rch Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Astra Wind Farm | Happy, TX | 529.5 GWh | 33.9 mi |
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| Canadian Breaks, LLC | Vega, TX | 770.4 GWh | 6.7 mi |
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| Majestic 1 Wind Farm | Panhandle, TX | 365.1 GWh | 39.7 mi |
| Majestic II Wind | Panhandle, TX | 157.4 GWh | 36.9 mi |
| Mariah del Norte | Friona, TX | 910.9 GWh | 44.9 mi |
| Nichols | Amarillo, TX | 1.7 TWh | 26.3 mi |
| Pantex | Amarillo, TX | 27.0 GWh | 38.6 mi |
| Pattern Panhandle Wind 2 LLC | Panhandle, TX | 614.0 GWh | 49.2 mi |
| Ribeye Wind (11) LLC | Dumas, TX | 5.9 GWh | 41.4 mi |
| Route 66 Wind Plant | Panhandle, TX | 608.2 GWh | 43.9 mi |
| Spinning Spur Wind II | Adrian, TX | 516.4 GWh | 26.8 mi |
| Spinning Spur Wind III | Adrian, TX | 815.8 GWh | 29 mi |
| Spinning Spur Wind LLC | Vegas, TX | 334.2 GWh | 0.6 mi |
| T-Bone Wind (10) LLC | Dumas, TX | 5.3 GWh | 40.8 mi |
| TX Hereford Wind | Hereford, TX | 544.1 GWh | 34.3 mi |
| TX Jumbo Road Wind | Hereford, TX | 538.6 GWh | 36.3 mi |
| UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility | Canyon, TX | 8.8 GWh | 30.8 mi |
| Wildorado Wind LLC | Vega, TX | 692.1 GWh | 6.2 mi |