Los Vientos Windpower IV
200 FM 490, Rio Grande City, TX 78582Plant Summary Information
Los Vientos Windpower IV is ranked #83 out of 217 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Los Vientos Windpower IV generated 154.5 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Los Vientos Windpower IV |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Renewables Services |
| Location | Starr County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2016 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 618.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,144 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #279 out of 1,337 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #193 out of 726 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #83 out of 217 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Los Vientos Windpower IV, LLC (2013 to 2021) Duke Energy Renewables Services (2022 to 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Los Vientos Windpower IV
Los Vientos Windpower IV Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Los Vientos Windpower IV (59321) |
| Plant Address | 200 FM 490 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Renewables Services (65411) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 26.38056, -98.81833 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2016 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 618.4 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 Central Company (3278) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating July 2016
| 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 | 26 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 100 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 100 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V110-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 272 |
Los Vientos Windpower IV Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Los Vientos Windpower IV, LLC | 550 S. Caldwell Street, NAS09, Suite 925, Charlotte, NC 28202 | 100.00% |
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