Papalote Creek II LLC
546 FM 631, Taft, TX 78390Plant Summary Information
Papalote Creek II LLC is ranked #119 out of 223 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Papalote Creek II LLC generated 163.2 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2025 to June 2025.
| Plant Name | Papalote Creek II LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Big Sky Wind, LLC |
| Location | San Patricio County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Last Update | Jun 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 472.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,368 out of 12,327 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #384 out of 1,360 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #265 out of 799 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #119 out of 223 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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Papalote Creek II LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Papalote Creek II LLC (57212) |
| Plant Address | 546 FM 631, Taft, TX 78390 |
| Utility | Big Sky Wind, LLC (56215) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 27.9958, -97.2967 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2010 to Jun 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 472.7 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 | 10-22 |
| 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 December 2010
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | COTTON_PAP2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | COTTON_PAP2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 200.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 87 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 87 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-101 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Papalote Creek II LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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