Musselshell Wind Project
400 Mudcreek Rd., Shawmut, MT 59078Plant Summary Information
Musselshell Wind Project is ranked #21 out of 23 wind farms in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Musselshell Wind Project generated 6.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Musselshell Wind Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Musselshell Wind Project LLC |
| Location | Wheatland County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 23.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 85.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,080 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,074 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 71 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 23 Montana Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Musselshell Wind Project
Musselshell Wind Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Musselshell Wind Project (57963) |
| Plant Address | 400 Mudcreek Rd., Shawmut, MT 59078 |
| Utility | Musselshell Wind Project LLC (57333) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.27528, -109.48278 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2012 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 23.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 10-348-001 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator MS01 Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 7 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 7 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Goldwind |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | GW 87/1500 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 246 |
Musselshell Wind Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #1064 | Fairfield Wind | Fairfield, MT | 25.9 GWh |
| #1065 | Junction Hilltop Wind Farm | Dana, IA | 25.4 GWh |
| #1066 | Pisgah Mountain Wind | Clifton, ME | 25.3 GWh |
| #1067 | Velva Windfarm LLC | Velva, ND | 25.2 GWh |
| #1068 | SPPW1, LLC | Upland, NE | 25.2 GWh |
| #1069 | Fossil Gulch | Hagerman, ID | 24.5 GWh |
| #1070 | Creston Ridge Wind Farm | Creston, NE | 24.3 GWh |
| #1071 | Schumann Wind Farm | Milton-Freewater, OR | 24.1 GWh |
| #1072 | CED Mason City Wind | Mason City, IA | 23.9 GWh |
| #1073 | Karen Avenue Wind Farm | North Palm Springs, CA | 23.4 GWh |
| #1075 | Oregon Trail Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 22.9 GWh |
| #1076 | Moscow | Moscow, ME | 22.7 GWh |
| #1077 | Threemile Canyon | Boardman, OR | 22.4 GWh |
| #1078 | Broadview Energy Prime LLC | Grady, NM | 22.2 GWh |
| #1079 | Sand Ranch Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 22.2 GWh |
| #1080 | Galactic Wind | Waunakee, WI | 22.0 GWh |
| #1081 | Willow Spring Windfarm (Burnt River) | Huntington, OR | 21.4 GWh |
| #1082 | Jericho Power | Berlin, NH | 21.4 GWh |
| #1083 | Four Mile Canyon Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 20.8 GWh |
| #1084 | Four Corners Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 20.7 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Musselshell Wind Project.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Wind Facility | Big Timber, MT | 69.9 GWh | 22.1 mi |
| Big Timber Wind Farm | Big Timber, MT | 67.0 GWh | 30.1 mi |
| Broadwater Power Project | Toston, MT | 47.4 GWh | 92.7 mi |
| Gordon Butte Wind LLC | Martinsdale, MT | 72.8 GWh | 41.9 mi |
| Judith Gap Wind Energy Center | Harlowton, MT | 408.7 GWh | 24.2 mi |
| Magpie Solar, LLC | Lavina, MT | 5.0 GWh | 26 mi |
| MTSUN | Billings, MT | 153.4 GWh | 51.2 mi |
| Musselshell Wind Project Two LLC | Shawmut, MT | 26.5 GWh | 0 mi |
| Mystic | Fishtail, MT | 53.7 GWh | 73.8 mi |
| Pryor Mountain Wind | Bridger, MT | 746.0 GWh | 85.6 mi |
| River Bend Solar, LLC (MT) | Reed Point, MT | 3.1 GWh | 39.7 mi |
| South Dry Creek Hydro | Red Lodge, MT | 3.8 GWh | 75.4 mi |
| South Peak Wind | Geyser, MT | 240.7 GWh | 90.4 mi |
| Spion Kop Wind Farm | Geyser, MT | 110.8 GWh | 91.3 mi |
| Stillwater Wind, LLC | Reed Point, MT | 258.3 GWh | 28.3 mi |
| Two Dot Wind Broadview East LLC | Broadview, MT | 4.2 GWh | 34.5 mi |
| Two Dot Wind Farm | Two Dot, MT | 34.8 GWh | 31.2 mi |
| Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings | Billings, MT | 5.3 GWh | 58.9 mi |
| Yellowstone County Generating Station | Laurel, MT | 345.2 GWh | 54.9 mi |
| Yellowstone Energy LP | Billings, MT | 458.2 GWh | 59.9 mi |