Monte Cristo 1
TBD, Monte Alto, TX 78538Plant Summary Information
Monte Cristo 1 is ranked #79 out of 228 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Monte Cristo 1 generated 227.7 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | Monte Cristo 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind |
| Location | Hidalgo County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2025 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 646.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,076 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #241 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #206 out of 858 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #79 out of 228 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Monte Cristo 1
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Monte Cristo 1
Monte Cristo 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Monte Cristo 1 (67875) |
| Plant Address | TBD, Monte Alto, TX 78538 |
| Utility | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind (2770) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 26.46146, -98.28588 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2025 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 646.7 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 | EG24-91 |
| 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 | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Electric Transmission Texas LLC (50174) |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 2025
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 238.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 238.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 238.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 53 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 53 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | PS-600 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 371 |
Monte Cristo 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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