Saddleback Ridge Wind Farm
9 Highland Drive, Carthage, ME 4224Plant Summary Information
Saddleback Ridge Wind Farm is ranked #34 out of 211 power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Saddleback Ridge Wind Farm generated 28.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Saddleback Ridge Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | CPV Saddleback Ridge Wind, LLC |
| Location | Franklin County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 82.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 305.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,597 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #923 out of 1,362 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #34 out of 211 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 22 Maine Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Saddleback Ridge Wind, LLC (2013 to 2022) CPV Saddleback Ridge Wind, LLC (2023 to 2024) |
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Saddleback Ridge Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Saddleback Ridge Wind Farm (58608) |
| Plant Address | 9 Highland Drive, Carthage, ME 4224 |
| Utility | CPV Saddleback Ridge Wind, LLC (58565) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.59333, -70.38111 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2015 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 82.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 14-683-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 14-683-000, EG15-130-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Central Maine Power Co (3266) ME |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SRW1 Details Operating December 2014
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 3 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 3 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.85-103 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 279 |
Generator SRW2 Details Operating September 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 25.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2015 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 9 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 9 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.85-103 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 279 |
Saddleback Ridge Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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