Spion Kop Wind Farm
7735 South Peak Rd, Geyser, MT 59701Plant Summary Information
Spion Kop Wind Farm is ranked #40 out of 71 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Spion Kop Wind Farm generated 33.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Spion Kop Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal) |
| Location | Judith Basin County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 110.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 425.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,321 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #893 out of 1,376 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 71 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 23 Montana Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
NorthWestern Energy (2013 to 2020) NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal) (2021 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Spion Kop Wind Farm
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Spion Kop Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Spion Kop Wind Farm (58218) |
| Plant Address | 7735 South Peak Rd, Geyser, MT 59701 |
| Utility | NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal) (56815) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.33333, -110.63917 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 110.8 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 100.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SKW25 Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 25 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 25 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.6-82.5 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Spion Kop Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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