Sandy Ridge Wind Farm
150 Big Fill Run, Tyrone, PA 16686Plant Summary Information
Sandy Ridge Wind Farm is ranked #11 out of 28 wind farms in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sandy Ridge Wind Farm generated 40.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Sandy Ridge Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Algonquin Power Co |
| Location | Blair County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 131.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 494.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,237 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #868 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #77 out of 257 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 28 Pennsylvania Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sandy Ridge Wind Farm
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Sandy Ridge Wind Farm
Sandy Ridge Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sandy Ridge Wind Farm (57285) |
| Plant Address | 150 Big Fill Run, Tyrone, PA 16686 |
| Utility | Algonquin Power Co (59050) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.72921, -78.28735 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 131.1 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 | Pennsylvania Electric Co (14711) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 48.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 25 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 25 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G90-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.6 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 328.1 |
Sandy Ridge Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Sandy Ridge Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Ridge Wind Farm | Portage, PA | 179.7 GWh | 28.4 mi |
| Cambria Wind LLC | Sidman, PA | 128.2 GWh | 36.2 mi |
| Chestnut Flats Wind Farm | Altoona, PA | 90.3 GWh | 17.4 mi |
| CL-Viaduct LLC | Bloom Township, PA | 30.5 GWh | 29.2 mi |
| Colver Green Energy | Colver, PA | 724.4 GWh | 29.5 mi |
| CPV Fairview Energy Center | Johnstown, PA | 4.6 TWh | 37 mi |
| CPV Maple Hill Solar | Portage, PA | 162.7 GWh | 32.3 mi |
| CPV Rogue's Wind, LLC | Patton, PA | 34.0 GWh | 19.8 mi |
| East Campus Steam Plant | University Park, PA | 50.1 GWh | 23.7 mi |
| Ebensburg Power | Ebensburg, PA | 307.0 GWh | 30.7 mi |
| Highland North Wind Farm | Sidman, PA | 163.9 GWh | 35 mi |
| North Allegheny Windpower Project | Lilly, PA | 202.6 GWh | 24.2 mi |
| Patton Wind Farm | Patton, PA | 95.8 GWh | 22.5 mi |
| Sandy Ridge Wind 2, LLC | Tyrone, PA | 250.6 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Seward (PA) | New Florence, PA | 3.1 TWh | 45.1 mi |
| Shawville | Shawville, PA | 1.4 TWh | 23.7 mi |
| UN-School House LLC | Morris Township, PA | 29.1 GWh | 17.1 mi |
| University Park Solar | State College, PA | 2.3 GWh | 24 mi |
| West Campus Steam Plant | University Park, PA | 42.6 GWh | 22.5 mi |
| William F Matson Generating Station | Huntingdon, PA | 53.2 GWh | 25.3 mi |