Sawtooth Wind Project
5420 W Wicher Road, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623Plant Summary Information
Sawtooth Wind Project is ranked #20 out of 33 wind farms in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sawtooth Wind Project generated 12.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Sawtooth Wind Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Idaho Winds LLC |
| Location | Elmore County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 49.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 185.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,283 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,034 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #60 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 33 Idaho Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sawtooth Wind Project
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Sawtooth Wind Project
Sawtooth Wind Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sawtooth Wind Project (57749) |
| Plant Address | 5420 W Wicher Road, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 |
| Utility | Idaho Winds LLC (57041) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.98222, -115.39333 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2011 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 49.9 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 | 05-53-003, 05-53-002 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ST Details Operating October 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 22.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 14 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 14 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.6 XLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 12 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Sawtooth Wind Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #1024 | Taconite Ridge 1 Wind Energy Center | Mountain Iron, MN | 53.1 GWh |
| #1025 | Hammett Hill Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 53.1 GWh |
| #1026 | Grant County Wind LLC | Woodstock, MN | 52.9 GWh |
| #1027 | Spruce Mountain WInd | Bryant Pond, ME | 52.6 GWh |
| #1028 | Mainline Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 52.2 GWh |
| #1029 | San Gorgonio Farms Wind Farm | Whitewater, CA | 51.7 GWh |
| #1030 | McKinley Wind Park | Pigeon, MI | 51.3 GWh |
| #1031 | Kaheawa Wind Power II LLC | Wailuku, HI | 50.6 GWh |
| #1032 | Montfort Wind Energy Center | Montfort, WI | 50.6 GWh |
| #1033 | Milner Dam Wind Park LLC | Burley, ID | 50.5 GWh |
| #1035 | Fire Island Wind | Anchorage, AK | 49.8 GWh |
| #1036 | Mozart Wind Farm | Jayton, TX | 49.5 GWh |
| #1037 | Oasis Alta | Mojave, CA | 49.3 GWh |
| #1038 | Kaheawa Pastures Wind Farm Hybrid | Maalaea, HI | 49.2 GWh |
| #1039 | Ryegrass Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 48.7 GWh |
| #1040 | Meyersdale Windpower, LLC | Meyersdale, PA | 48.5 GWh |
| #1041 | Cedar Hills Wind Farm | Rhame, ND | 47.6 GWh |
| #1042 | Tehachapi Wind Resource II | Tehachapi, CA | 47.6 GWh |
| #1043 | Cold Springs Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 46.6 GWh |
| #1044 | Eva Creek Wind | Healy, AK | 45.9 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Sawtooth Wind Project.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Creek Windfarm LLC - Mountain Home | Mountain Home, ID | 35.8 GWh | 6.6 mi |
| Bennett Mountain | Mountain Home, ID | 999.1 GWh | 17.9 mi |
| Black Mesa Solar, LLC | King Hill, ID | 93.6 GWh | 11.9 mi |
| Bliss (ID) | Bliss, ID | 297.7 GWh | 17 mi |
| Camp Reed | Glenns Ferry, ID | 59.0 GWh | 21 mi |
| Cassia Gulch | Hagerman, ID | 34.4 GWh | 20.4 mi |
| Cassia Wind | Hagerman, ID | 16.9 GWh | 20.4 mi |
| Cold Springs Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 46.6 GWh | 3.2 mi |
| Desert Meadow Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 54.3 GWh | 5.9 mi |
| Evander Andrews Power Complex | Mountain Home, ID | 926.4 GWh | 21.9 mi |
| Hammett Hill Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 53.1 GWh | 3.9 mi |
| High Mesa | King Hill, ID | 67.4 GWh | 19.4 mi |
| Mainline Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 52.2 GWh | 4.7 mi |
| Mountain Home | Mountain Home, ID | 30.0 GWh | 4.8 mi |
| Mt. Home Solar 1, LLC | Pocatello, ID | 48.5 GWh | 20.8 mi |
| Oregon Trail Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 34.9 GWh | 22.6 mi |
| Payne's Ferry | Hagerman, ID | 59.2 GWh | 22.2 mi |
| Ryegrass Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 48.7 GWh | 4.5 mi |
| Tuana Springs | Hagerman, ID | 27.1 GWh | 20 mi |
| Two Ponds Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 55.2 GWh | 5.7 mi |