Horseshoe Bend Wind Park
316 McIver Road, Great Falls, MT 59404Plant Summary Information
Horseshoe Bend Wind Park is ranked #22 out of 23 wind farms in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Horseshoe Bend Wind Park generated 7.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Horseshoe Bend Wind Park |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Cycle Holdings, LLC |
| Location | Cascade County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 21.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 72.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,280 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,094 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #54 out of 71 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #22 out of 23 Montana Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
United Materials of Great Falls Inc (2013 to 2016) Cycle Power Partners (2017 to 2021) Cycle Holdings, LLC (2022 to 2025) |
Map of Horseshoe Bend Wind Park
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Horseshoe Bend Wind Park.
Monthly Net Generation for Horseshoe Bend Wind Park
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Horseshoe Bend Wind Park
Horseshoe Bend Wind Park Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Horseshoe Bend Wind Park (56591) |
| Plant Address | 316 McIver Road, Great Falls, MT 59404 |
| Utility | Cycle Holdings, LLC (61185) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.4983, -111.4392 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2006 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 21.2 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 | 02-131-005 |
| 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV / 110.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator HBWP Details Operating February 2006
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Horseshu_Lnode |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Horseshu_Lnode |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 9.72 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.72 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 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 | 6 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 6 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.6 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Horseshoe Bend Wind Park Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle Holdings, LLC | 2801 NW Nela St., Portland, OR 97210 | 5.00% |
| Sojitz Corp of America | 1120 6th Ave Suite 4179, New York, NY 10036 | 95.00% |
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Wind.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1084 | Ridgetop Energy LLC | Mojave, CA | 24.5 GWh |
| #1085 | Junction Hilltop Wind Farm | Dana, IA | 23.6 GWh |
| #1086 | Prospector Windfarm (Burnt River) | Huntington, OR | 23.5 GWh |
| #1087 | Schumann Wind Farm | Milton-Freewater, OR | 23.1 GWh |
| #1088 | Musselshell Wind Project | Shawmut, MT | 23.1 GWh |
| #1089 | EDF Renewable Windfarm V Inc | Birds Landing, CA | 22.9 GWh |
| #1090 | Foundation NWNA | Cabazon, CA | 22.5 GWh |
| #1091 | Jericho Power | Berlin, NH | 22.5 GWh |
| #1092 | Oregon Trail Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 22.3 GWh |
| #1093 | Coram Energy LLC (ECT) | Tehachapi, CA | 21.6 GWh |
| #1095 | Galactic Wind | Waunakee, WI | 21.2 GWh |
| #1096 | Fossil Gulch | Hagerman, ID | 20.7 GWh |
| #1097 | Pillar Mountain Wind Project Microgrid | Kodiak, AK | 20.5 GWh |
| #1098 | Four Mile Canyon Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 20.4 GWh |
| #1099 | Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm | Atlantic City, NJ | 20.3 GWh |
| #1100 | Velva Windfarm LLC | Velva, ND | 20.2 GWh |
| #1101 | Buffalo Bear LLC | Woodward, OK | 19.9 GWh |
| #1102 | Baron Winds II | Steuben, NY | 19.8 GWh |
| #1103 | Four Corners Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 19.5 GWh |
| #1104 | Sand Ranch Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 18.9 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Horseshoe Bend Wind Park.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Eagle | Great Falls, MT | 110.3 GWh | 8.4 mi |
| Black Eagle Solar, LLC | Black Eagle, MT | 4.8 GWh | 9.3 mi |
| Canyon Ferry | Helena, MT | 273.1 GWh | 60.2 mi |
| Cochrane | Great Falls, MT | 215.3 GWh | 11.7 mi |
| Fairfield Wind | Fairfield, MT | 27.7 GWh | 29 mi |
| Gordon Butte Wind LLC | Martinsdale, MT | 66.5 GWh | 91.3 mi |
| Great Divide Solar, LLC | Canyon Creek, MT | 5.7 GWh | 61.1 mi |
| Green Meadow Solar, LLC | Helena, MT | 5.1 GWh | 62.8 mi |
| Greenfield Wind - MT | Fairfield, MT | 78.6 GWh | 28.9 mi |
| Hauser | Helena, MT | 128.4 GWh | 54.8 mi |
| Holter | Wolf Creek, MT | 247.5 GWh | 43.9 mi |
| Morony | Great Falls, MT | 214.7 GWh | 18.6 mi |
| NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 1 | Ethridge, MT | 205.5 GWh | 76.5 mi |
| NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 2 | Ethridge, MT | 205.6 GWh | 79.4 mi |
| Rainbow (MT) | Great Falls, MT | 298.6 GWh | 11.2 mi |
| Ryan | Great Falls, MT | 377.3 GWh | 15.6 mi |
| South Peak Wind | Geyser, MT | 272.5 GWh | 40.3 mi |
| Spion Kop Wind Farm | Geyser, MT | 97.7 GWh | 39.1 mi |
| Tiber Dam Hydroelectric Plant | Chester, MT | 31.2 GWh | 58.8 mi |
| Turnbull Hydro | Fairfield, MT | 19.0 GWh | 31.6 mi |