Panther Creek Wind Farm Three
904 North McDonald Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720Plant Summary Information
Panther Creek Wind Farm Three is ranked #75 out of 228 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Panther Creek Wind Farm Three generated 158.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Panther Creek Wind Farm Three |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | RWE Clean Energy |
| Location | Sterling County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 665.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,052 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #230 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #200 out of 852 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #75 out of 228 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) RWE Clean Energy (2025 to 2025) |
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Panther Creek Wind Farm Three Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Panther Creek Wind Farm Three (56979) |
| Plant Address | 904 North McDonald Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720 |
| Utility | RWE Clean Energy (67192) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.9925, -101.1167 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 665.9 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 | 09-32 |
| 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 August 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PC_SOUTH_ALL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PC_SOUTH_ALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 215.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 231.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 231.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 133 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 133 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.1 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Panther Creek Wind Farm Three Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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