Sterling I Wind Farm
Sterling I Wind Farm, Tatum, NM 88267Plant Summary Information
Sterling I Wind Farm is ranked #24 out of 30 wind farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sterling I Wind Farm generated 26.7 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Sterling I Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | AEM Wind LLC |
| Location | Lea County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2017 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 116.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 423.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,399 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #894 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #57 out of 158 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 30 New Mexico Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sterling I Wind Farm
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Sterling I Wind Farm
Sterling I Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sterling I Wind Farm (60991) |
| Plant Address | Sterling I Wind Farm, Tatum, NM 88267 |
| Utility | AEM Wind LLC (60634) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.3596, -103.25058 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2017 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 116.1 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 | 16-1314-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Lea County Electric Coop, Inc (10817) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator STER1 Details Operating July 2017
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 29.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2017 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 13 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 13 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.3-116 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 80 |
Sterling I Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Mile Solar | Plains, TX | 228.8 GWh | 39 mi |
| Anderson Wind I | Hagerman, NM | 9.6 GWh | 41.8 mi |
| Anderson Wind II | Hagerman, NM | 30.0 GWh | 42.8 mi |
| Cunningham | Hobbs, NM | 1.7 TWh | 45.1 mi |
| Cunningham Solar I & BESS | Hobbs, NM | 102.8 GWh | 40 mi |
| Hobbs Generating Station | Hobbs, NM | 3.5 TWh | 43.7 mi |
| LCEC Generation LLVC | Lovington, NM | 85.7 GWh | 26.7 mi |
| Maddox | Hobbs, NM | 720.9 GWh | 44.7 mi |
| Middle Daisy | Lovington, NM | 9.4 GWh | 27.2 mi |
| Milo Wind Project LLC | Portales, NM | 183.5 GWh | 37.9 mi |
| Mustang Station | Denver City, TX | 2.2 TWh | 39.8 mi |
| Mustang Station Unit 4 | Denver City, TX | 2.1 TWh | 39.6 mi |
| Oso Grande Wind Farm | Maljamar, NM | 592.7 GWh | 38.1 mi |
| Roosevelt County | Portales, NM | 750.8 GWh | 41.9 mi |
| Sagamore Wind | Rogers, NM | 2.2 TWh | 40.2 mi |
| San Juan Mesa Wind Project LLC | Elida, NM | 227.4 GWh | 54.9 mi |
| SPS4 Monument | Monument, NM | 21.9 GWh | 46.9 mi |
| Wasson CO2 Removal Plant | Denver City, TX | 114.0 GWh | 37.4 mi |
| Wildcat Ranch Wind Project | Morton, TX | 669.6 GWh | 20.4 mi |
| Wildcat Wind | Lovington, NM | 55.1 GWh | 28.2 mi |