Sapphire Sky Wind Energy LLC
853 State Highway 54, Farmer City, IL 61842Plant Summary Information
Sapphire Sky Wind Energy LLC is ranked #20 out of 348 power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sapphire Sky Wind Energy LLC generated 310.2 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Sapphire Sky Wind Energy LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Invenergy Services LLC |
| Location | McLean County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2021 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 969.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #759 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #74 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 348 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 57 Illinois Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sapphire Sky Wind Energy LLC
Sapphire Sky Wind Energy LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sapphire Sky Wind Energy LLC (65316) |
| Plant Address | 853 State Highway 54, Farmer City, IL 61842 |
| Utility | Invenergy Services LLC (49893) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.2945, -88.58455 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2023 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 969.5 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 | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Ameren Illinois Company (56697) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 65011 Details Operating February 2023
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 259.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 259.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 259.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 64 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 64 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V150-4.2 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.3 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 383.9 |
Sapphire Sky Wind Energy LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Invenergy Services LLC | 1 S. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1800, Chicago, IL 60606 | 10.00% |
| WEC Energy Group | 231 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203 | 90.00% |
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