Santa Rita Wind Energy
4990E Hwy 67, Big Lake, TX 76932Plant Summary Information
Santa Rita Wind Energy is ranked #22 out of 1,337 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Santa Rita Wind Energy generated 425.1 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
Plant Name | Santa Rita Wind Energy |
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Utility Name | BHE Renewables, LLC |
Location | Reagan County, TX |
Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
Last Update | Feb 2024 |
Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
Annual Consumption | 4.6 M MMBtu |
Ranked #635 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #22 out of 1,337 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #92 out of 726 Texas Power Plants | |
Ranked #9 out of 217 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Wind |
Previous Operator |
Invenergy Services LLC (2016 to 2017) BHE Renewables, LLC (2018 to 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Santa Rita Wind Energy
Santa Rita Wind Energy Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Santa Rita Wind Energy (60987) |
Plant Address | 4990E Hwy 67 Big Lake, TX 76932 |
Utility | BHE Renewables, LLC (59359) |
Latitude, Longitude | 31.18138, -101.31879 |
Generation Dates on File | Dec 2017 to Feb 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
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 | |
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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 | Lower Colorado River Authority (11269) TX |
Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating April 2018
Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 300 MW |
Summer Capacity | 300 MW |
Winter Capacity | 300 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | April 2018 |
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Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Wind |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 120 |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Turbine Details | |
Number Of Turbines | 120 |
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Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.5-120 |
Design Wind Speed | 19.2 MPH |
Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
Turbine Hub Height Feet | 456 |
Santa Rita Wind Energy Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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#14 | Rolling Hills Wind Farm | Massena, IA | 1.7 TWh |
#15 | Maverick Creek Wind | Eden, TX | 1.6 TWh |
#16 | Palo Alto Wind Farm | Emmetsburg, IA | 1.5 TWh |
#17 | Clearwater Wind I | Miles City, MT | 1.4 TWh |
#18 | TB Flats | Medicine Bow, WY | 1.4 TWh |
#19 | Beaver Creek Wind | Ogden, IA | 1.4 TWh |
#20 | North English | Montezuma, IA | 1.4 TWh |
#21 | Fowler Ridge Wind Farm LLC | Fowler, IN | 1.4 TWh |
#23 | Inertia Wind Project | Haskell, TX | 1.3 TWh |
#24 | Lacy Creek Wind Energy Center | Sterling City, TX | 1.3 TWh |
#25 | Ida Grove Wind | Ida Grove, IA | 1.3 TWh |
#26 | Ranchero Wind Farm LLC | Iraan, TX | 1.3 TWh |
#27 | Jordan Creek Wind Farm, LLC | Judyville, IN | 1.3 TWh |
#28 | Red Cloud Wind LLC | Corona, NM | 1.3 TWh |
#29 | Stephens Ranch Wind Energy LLC | O'Donnell, TX | 1.3 TWh |
#30 | Iron Star Wind Project | Dodge City, KS | 1.2 TWh |
#31 | Foard City Wind | Crowell, TX | 1.2 TWh |
#32 | Thunderhead Wind Energy LLC | Boone, NE | 1.2 TWh |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Santa Rita Wind Energy.
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Appaloosa Run Wind | Rankin, TX | 746.2 GWh | 30.4 mi |
Bearkat | St. Lawrence, TX | 639.3 GWh | 40.8 mi |
Bluebell Solar | Sterling City, TX | 81.0 GWh | 55.7 mi |
Desert Sky | Iraan, TX | 536.3 GWh | 49 mi |
High Lonesome Wind Power, LLC Hybrid | Rankin, TX | 1.2 TWh | 33.3 mi |
King Mountain Wind Ranch 1 | McCamey, TX | 612.0 GWh | 54.6 mi |
Lacy Creek Wind Energy Center | Sterling City, TX | 1.3 TWh | 37.9 mi |
Langford Wind Power | Christoval, TX | 606.4 GWh | 38.4 mi |
Live Oak Wind Project | Eldorado, TX | 817.9 GWh | 42.2 mi |
Midway Solar - TX | Fort Stockton, TX | 309.2 GWh | 55.1 mi |
NWP Indian Mesa Wind Farm | Iraan, TX | 225.7 GWh | 55 mi |
Panther Creek Wind Farm II | Big Spring, TX | 460.3 GWh | 52.2 mi |
Pioneer Hutt Wind Energy | Midland, TX | 62.0 GWh | 54.8 mi |
Rambler | San Angelo, TX | 476.6 GWh | 48.3 mi |
Ranchero Wind Farm LLC | Iraan, TX | 1.3 TWh | 41.3 mi |
Rattlesnake Den | Garden City, TX | 487.6 GWh | 40.2 mi |
Roadrunner, LLC Hybrid | McCamey, TX | 1.1 TWh | 51.7 mi |
Santa Rita East | Barnhart, TX | 1.2 TWh | 12.4 mi |
Shamrock Wind | TBD, TX | 160.5 GWh | 24.1 mi |
White Mesa Wind | Ozona, TX | 1.9 TWh | 19 mi |