Hancock Wind Plant
73000 Road in T22MD, T22 MD, ME 4408Plant Summary Information
Hancock Wind Plant is ranked #29 out of 211 power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hancock Wind Plant generated 34.1 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Hancock Wind Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Onward Energy |
| Location | Hancock County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 108.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 417.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,349 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #897 out of 1,376 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #29 out of 211 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 22 Maine Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
First Wind O&M, LLC (2013 to 2015) Novatus Energy (2016 to 2019) Onward Energy (2020 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hancock Wind Plant
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Hancock Wind Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hancock Wind Plant (58686) |
| Plant Address | 73000 Road in T22MD, T22 MD, ME 4408 |
| Utility | Onward Energy (60453) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.76083, -68.14694 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2016 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 108.0 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 | 16-122 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Emera Maine (1179) ME |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator HANC1 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ISONE_UN.BULL_HL 34.5HANW |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ISONE_UN.BULL_HL 34.5HANW |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 51 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 51 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 17 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 17 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V117-3.3 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Hancock Wind Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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