Pilot Hill Wind Farm
8753 West 7000 South Road, Herscher, IL 60941Plant Summary Information
Pilot Hill Wind Farm is ranked #40 out of 483 power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pilot Hill Wind Farm generated 154.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Pilot Hill Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. |
| Location | Kankakee County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 588.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,160 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #284 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 483 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 59 Illinois Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Orion Energy Group LLC (2013 to 2013) EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. (2014 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Pilot Hill Wind Farm
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Pilot Hill Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pilot Hill Wind Farm (58898) |
| Plant Address | 8753 West 7000 South Road, Herscher, IL 60941 |
| Utility | EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. (57170) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.99917, -88.05625 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 588.6 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator K4-1 Details Operating August 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 175 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 175 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 175 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 103 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 103 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.7-100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Pilot Hill Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Hill Wind, LLC | 15445 Innovation Drive, San Diego, CA 92128 | 100.00% |
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