Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC
10 miles South Hwy 70, Sweetwater, TX 79556Plant Summary Information
Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC is ranked #130 out of 231 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC generated 122.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Leeward Asset Management, LLC |
| Location | Nolan County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 472.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,449 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #410 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #313 out of 861 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #130 out of 231 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Infigen Asset Management LLC (2013 to 2014) Leeward Asset Management, LLC (2015 to 2025) |
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Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC (56311) |
| Plant Address | 10 miles South Hwy 70, Sweetwater, TX 79556 |
| Utility | Leeward Asset Management, LLC (50123) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.29083, -100.4219 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2005 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 472.3 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 | 06-23-000 |
| 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 | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SW3 Details Operating December 2005
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SWEETWN3_3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SWEETWN3_3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 135 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 144 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 144 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 90 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 90 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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