Panther Creek Wind Farm I
1081 Longshore Road, Big Spring, TX 79720Plant Summary Information
Panther Creek Wind Farm I is ranked #110 out of 224 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Panther Creek Wind Farm I generated 140.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Panther Creek Wind Farm I |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Big Sky Wind, LLC |
| Location | Howard County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 528.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,280 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #340 out of 1,362 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #257 out of 799 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #110 out of 224 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
E ON Climate Renewables N America LLC (2013 to 2018) RWE Renewables Americas LLC (2019 to 2021) RWE Renewables Americas, LLC (2022 to 2023) Big Sky Wind, LLC (2024 to 2024) |
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Panther Creek Wind Farm I Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Panther Creek Wind Farm I (56920) |
| Plant Address | 1081 Longshore Road, Big Spring, TX 79720 |
| Utility | Big Sky Wind, LLC (56215) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.10082, -101.45139 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2008 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 528.8 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 08-56 |
| 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 | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PC_NORTH_1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PC_NORTH_1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 142.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 153.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 153.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | Yes |
| Uprate Or Derate Completed | October 2024 |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 95 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 95 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Panther Creek Wind Farm I Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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