Los Vientos Windpower III
200 FM 490, Rio Grande City, TX 78582Plant Summary Information
Los Vientos Windpower III is ranked #130 out of 228 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Los Vientos Windpower III generated 148.0 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Los Vientos Windpower III |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Renewables Services |
| Location | Starr County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2015 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 446.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,493 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #424 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #309 out of 852 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #130 out of 228 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Los Vientos Windpower III, LLC (2013 to 2021) Duke Energy Renewables Services (2022 to 2025) |
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Los Vientos Windpower III Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Los Vientos Windpower III (59320) |
| Plant Address | 200 FM 490, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Renewables Services (65411) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 26.38861, -98.80611 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2015 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 446.0 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 | 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 Central Company (3278) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating April 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ERCOT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 200 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 100 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 100 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V110-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 272 |
Los Vientos Windpower III Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Los Vientos Windpower III, LLC | 550 S. Caldwell Street, NAS09, Suite 925, Charlotte, NC 28202 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus City | Mission, TX | 99.0 MWh | 28.5 mi |
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| Frontera Energy Center | Mission, TX | 1.8 TWh | 28.1 mi |
| Hidalgo Energy Center | Edinburg, TX | 2.8 TWh | 39.2 mi |
| Hidalgo Wind Farm II | Edinburg, TX | 149.9 GWh | 23.3 mi |
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| Las Lomas Wind Project | Falcon, TX | 574.5 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Los Vientos V Wind Power | Rio Grande City, TX | 261.0 GWh | 14.6 mi |
| Los Vientos Windpower IV | Rio Grande City, TX | 429.3 GWh | 0.9 mi |
| Magic Valley Generating Station | Edinburg, TX | 1.8 TWh | 38.3 mi |
| Mesteno | Rio Grande City, TX | 609.7 GWh | 10.1 mi |
| Monte Cristo 1 | Monte Alto, TX | 570.9 GWh | 32.6 mi |
| Red Gate Power Plant | Edinburg, TX | 376.1 GWh | 39.1 mi |
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| WAL3886 | Edinburg, TX | 339.0 MWh | 38.2 mi |
| WAL452 | Mcallen, TX | 350.0 MWh | 36.2 mi |