Papalote Creek I LLC
5399 C.R. 3161, Taft, TX 78390Plant Summary Information
Papalote Creek I LLC is ranked #148 out of 228 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Papalote Creek I LLC generated 125.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Papalote Creek I LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | RWE Clean Energy |
| Location | San Patricio County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 386.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,686 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #488 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #351 out of 858 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #148 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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Papalote Creek I LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Papalote Creek I LLC (56983) |
| Plant Address | 5399 C.R. 3161, Taft, TX 78390 |
| Utility | RWE Clean Energy (67192) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 27.9386, -97.4586 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 386.4 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 | 19-180-000 |
| 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 | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PAP1_PAP1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PAP1_PAP1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 180 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 180 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 180 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 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 | 109 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 109 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Papalote Creek I LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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