Laurel Mountain Hybrid
57 Turbine View Road, Belington, WV 26250Plant Summary Information
Laurel Mountain Hybrid is ranked #18 out of 40 power plants in West Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Laurel Mountain Hybrid generated 69.4 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | Laurel Mountain Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | AES Distributed Energy |
| Location | Barbour County, WV |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2011 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 264.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 935.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,200 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #662 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #18 out of 40 West Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 8 West Virginia Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
AES Wind Generation Inc (2013 to 2021) AES Distributed Energy (2022 to 2025) |
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Laurel Mountain Hybrid Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Laurel Mountain Hybrid (57447) |
| Plant Address | 57 Turbine View Road, Belington, WV 26250 |
| Utility | AES Distributed Energy (61012) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.0072, -79.8866 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2011 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 264.5 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 | 11-2036-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Monongahela Power Co (12796) WV |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 97.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 97.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 97.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 61 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 61 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.6 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.1 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Laurel Mountain Hybrid Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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