King Mountain Wind Ranch 1
120 E. 5th Street, McCamey, TX 79752Plant Summary Information
King Mountain Wind Ranch 1 is ranked #89 out of 227 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
King Mountain Wind Ranch 1 generated 138.6 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | King Mountain Wind Ranch 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | FPL Energy Upton Wind LP |
| Location | Upton County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 603.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,138 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #270 out of 1,376 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #218 out of 820 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #89 out of 227 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for King Mountain Wind Ranch 1
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for King Mountain Wind Ranch 1
King Mountain Wind Ranch 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | King Mountain Wind Ranch 1 (55581) |
| Plant Address | 120 E. 5th Street, McCamey, TX 79752 |
| Utility | FPL Energy Upton Wind LP (6354) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.2092, -102.2417 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2001 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 603.4 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 | 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 | AEP Texas North Company (20404) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator EXIS Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 278 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 278 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 278 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 214 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 214 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-1.3-62 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 203.4 |
King Mountain Wind Ranch 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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