Nine Canyon
92308 S. Nine Canyon Road, Kennewick, WA 99336Plant Summary Information
Nine Canyon is ranked #18 out of 22 wind farms in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Nine Canyon generated 59.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Nine Canyon |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Energy Northwest |
| Location | Benton County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 185.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 688.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,638 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #776 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #65 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 22 Washington Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Nine Canyon
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Nine Canyon Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Nine Canyon (7936) |
| Plant Address | 92308 S. Nine Canyon Road, Kennewick, WA 99336 |
| Utility | Energy Northwest (20160) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.0958, -119.0964 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 185.8 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PUD No 1 of Benton County (1579) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 2002
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 95.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 95 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 63 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 63 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-1.3-62 |
| Design Wind Speed | 14 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 4 - Very Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 200 |
Nine Canyon Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Nine Canyon.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter Creek Power LLC | Echo, OR | 9.7 GWh | 31.4 mi |
| Chandler | Benton City, WA | 30.6 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Columbia Generating Station | Richland, WA | 9.1 TWh | 28.3 mi |
| Combine Hills I | Milton-Freewater, OR | 61.2 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6 | Pasco, WA | 7.7 GWh | 20.9 mi |
| Eurus Combine Hills Turbine Ranch 2 | Milton Freewater, OR | 137.0 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Four Corners Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 19.5 GWh | 29.7 mi |
| FPL Energy Vansycle LLC (OR) | Touchet, OR | 225.1 GWh | 14.6 mi |
| FPL Energy Vansycle LLC (WA) | Touchet, WA | 249.7 GWh | 8.9 mi |
| Hermiston Generating Plant | Hermiston, OR | 3.0 TWh | 24.1 mi |
| Hermiston Power Partnership | Hermiston, OR | 3.5 TWh | 23.3 mi |
| Horn Rapids Solar, Storage and Training | Richland, WA | 4.6 GWh | 20.8 mi |
| Ice Harbor | Burbank, WA | 1.5 TWh | 14.9 mi |
| McNary | Umatilla, OR | 4.0 TWh | 14.5 mi |
| McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project | Plymouth, WA | 72.5 GWh | 14.5 mi |
| NorWest Energy 9 LLC | Pendleton, OR | 12.2 GWh | 17.1 mi |
| Oregon Trail Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 22.3 GWh | 30.4 mi |
| Potholes East Canal 66.0 | Pasco, WA | 3.2 GWh | 20.9 mi |
| Vansycle | Touchet, OR | 54.9 GWh | 23.7 mi |
| Vansycle II Wind Energy Center | Athena, OR | 320.1 GWh | 27.8 mi |