Santa Rita Wind Energy

4990E Hwy 67, Big Lake, TX 76932

Plant Summary Information

Santa Rita Wind Energy is ranked #42 out of 1,353 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Santa Rita Wind Energy generated 302.2 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.

Plant NameSanta Rita Wind Energy
Utility NameBHE Renewables, LLC
LocationReagan County, TX
Initial Operation DateDecember 2017
Last Update Apr 2025
Annual Generation 1.1 TWh
Annual Consumption 4.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #691 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #42 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #112 out of 792 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #20 out of 221 Texas Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types Wind
Previous Operator Invenergy Services LLC (2016 to 2017)
BHE Renewables, LLC (2018 to 2024)

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Santa Rita Wind Energy Details

Summary Information
Plant NameSanta Rita Wind Energy (60987)
Plant Address4990E Hwy 67, Big Lake, TX 76932
UtilityBHE Renewables, LLC (59359)
Latitude, Longitude31.18138, -101.31879
Generation Dates on FileDec 2017 to Apr 2025
Initial Operation DateDecember 2017
Annual Generation 1.1 TWh
Fuel Types Wind
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionTRE
Balancing AuthorityElectric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerLower Colorado River Authority (11269) TX
Grid Voltage 345.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator GEN1 Details Operating April 2018

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity300 MW
Summer Capacity300 MW
Winter Capacity300 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 2018
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWind
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys120
Multiple FuelsNo
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines120
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerGE
Predominant Turbine Model Number2.5-120
Design Wind Speed19.2 MPH
Wind Quality Class2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet456

Santa Rita Wind Energy Plant Owners

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