Stella Wind Farm
1238 E. Turcotte Rd., Armstrong, TX 78338Plant Summary Information
Stella Wind Farm is ranked #95 out of 221 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Stella Wind Farm generated 160.0 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Stella Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Big Sky Wind, LLC |
| Location | Kenedy County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 560.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,205 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #310 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #226 out of 788 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #95 out of 221 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
E ON Climate Renewables N America LLC (2013 to 2018) RWE Renewables Americas LLC (2019 to 2021) RWE Renewables Americas, LLC (2022 to 2023) Big Sky Wind, LLC (2024 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Stella Wind Farm
Stella Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Stella Wind Farm (59063) |
| Plant Address | 1238 E. Turcotte Rd., Armstrong, TX 78338 |
| Utility | Big Sky Wind, LLC (56215) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 26.94167, -97.6425 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2018 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 560.4 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 18-72 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| 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 | AEP Texas Central Company (3278) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WT1 Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 201 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 201 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 201 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 67 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 67 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Acciona |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | AW125/3000 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.5 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Stella Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Solar, LLC | Encino, TX | 12.6 GWh | 36.6 mi |
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| Barney M Davis | Corpus Christi, TX | 1.7 TWh | 50.2 mi |
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| Chapman Ranch Wind I | Corpus Christi, TX | 518.0 GWh | 45.8 mi |
| El Sauz Ranch Wind, LLC | San Perlita, TX | 221.2 GWh | 30.6 mi |
| La Chalupa, LLC | Rio Hondo, TX | 452.8 GWh | 48.5 mi |
| Las Majadas Wind Farm | Santa Monica, TX | 845.9 GWh | 40.3 mi |
| Los Vientos Wind 1A | Sebastian, TX | 339.7 GWh | 42.4 mi |
| Los Vientos Wind 1B | Sebastian, TX | 249.4 GWh | 41 mi |
| Magic Valley Wind Farm I LLC | San Perlita, TX | 428.2 GWh | 32.4 mi |
| Palmas Wind, LLC | Rio Hondo, TX | 329.9 GWh | 46 mi |
| Patriot Wind Farm | Bishop, TX | 632.0 GWh | 44.1 mi |
| Pattern Gulf Wind | Armstrong, TX | 717.0 GWh | 4.9 mi |
| Penascal II Wind Project LLC | Sarita, TX | 231.7 GWh | 13.6 mi |
| Penascal Wind Power LLC | Sarita, TX | 387.0 GWh | 10.5 mi |
| Raymond Wind Farm, LLC | Lyford, TX | 633.6 GWh | 40.8 mi |
| Red Gate Power Plant | Edinburg, TX | 327.4 GWh | 47.3 mi |
| Ticona Polymers Inc | Bishop, TX | 264.7 GWh | 44.8 mi |
| West Raymond Wind Farm LLC | Lyford, TX | 718.0 GWh | 44.6 mi |