UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility
3700 E. Nance Rd, Canyon, TX 79015Plant Summary Information
UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility is ranked #218 out of 227 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility generated 2.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | West Texas A&M University |
| Location | Randall County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 8.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 33.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,574 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,171 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #610 out of 816 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #218 out of 227 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility
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UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility (61589) |
| Plant Address | 3700 E. Nance Rd, Canyon, TX 79015 |
| Utility | West Texas A&M University (61188) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.96601, -101.78412 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2018 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 8.8 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 | 13-643-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator MT-1 Details Operating January 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Renewtech |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | WT100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 120 |
Generator UT-1 Details Operating July 2018
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Goldwind |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | GW 121/2500 |
| Design Wind Speed | 23.5 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 426 |
UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Power, LLC | 1435 Bedford Avenue Suite C-2, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 | Generator UT-1 | 100.00% |
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| #1161 | Springview | Springview, NE | 9.7 GWh |
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| #1163 | Coram Energy LLC | Tehachapi, CA | 9.5 GWh |
| #1164 | Coram Energy LLC (4.5MW) | Tehachapi, CA | 9.5 GWh |
| #1165 | REG Juhl Glenville Wind, LLC | Albert Lea, MN | 9.4 GWh |
| #1166 | Cisco | Brewster, MN | 9.1 GWh |
| #1167 | Optimum Wind 5 LLC | Nevada, IA | 9.0 GWh |
| #1168 | Foundation RRM | Cabazon, CA | 8.9 GWh |
| #1169 | Worthington | Worthington, MN | 9.0 GWh |
| #1170 | Cuming County Renewables, LLC | Wisner, NE | 8.9 GWh |
| #1172 | WED Coventry 6 | Coventry, RI | 8.8 GWh |
| #1173 | Porterhouse Wind (4) LLC | Gruver, TX | 8.7 GWh |
| #1174 | Optimum Wind 6 LLC | Nevada, IA | 8.7 GWh |
| #1175 | Michelangelo Wind 3 LLC | Huxley, IA | 8.6 GWh |
| #1176 | Uilk Wind LLC | Pipestone, MN | 8.6 GWh |
| #1177 | Carleton College | Northfield, MN | 8.5 GWh |
| #1178 | RP Wind | Russells Point, OH | 8.3 GWh |
| #1179 | Valley View Transmission LLC | Chandler, MN | 8.3 GWh |
| #1180 | WED Shun I, LLC | Johnston, RI | 8.0 GWh |
| #1181 | Lake Region Community Hybrid, LLC | Rothsay, MN | 8.0 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra Wind Farm | Happy, TX | 530.3 GWh | 20.4 mi |
| Canadian Breaks, LLC | Vega, TX | 756.3 GWh | 34.1 mi |
| Colbeck's Corner, LLC | Groom, TX | 788.4 GWh | 39.2 mi |
| Golden Spread Panhandle Wnd Rch | Wilderado, TX | 181.7 GWh | 30.8 mi |
| Goodnight | Claude, TX | 723.6 GWh | 27.4 mi |
| Grandview Wind Farm, LLC | Panhandle, TX | 782.1 GWh | 32.7 mi |
| Harrington | Amarillo, TX | 2.0 TWh | 23 mi |
| Hart Wind | Hart, TX | 344.0 GWh | 43.4 mi |
| Hecate Energy Frye Solar LLC | Kress, TX | 1.3 TWh | 40.1 mi |
| Hornet Solar (TX) | Tulia, TX | 1.2 TWh | 34.9 mi |
| Majestic 1 Wind Farm | Panhandle, TX | 365.1 GWh | 32.7 mi |
| Majestic II Wind | Panhandle, TX | 157.4 GWh | 31.3 mi |
| Nichols | Amarillo, TX | 1.7 TWh | 22 mi |
| Pantex | Amarillo, TX | 15.7 GWh | 28.5 mi |
| Pattern Panhandle Wind 2 LLC | Panhandle, TX | 614.0 GWh | 40.3 mi |
| Route 66 Wind Plant | Panhandle, TX | 608.2 GWh | 25.8 mi |
| Spinning Spur Wind LLC | Vegas, TX | 334.2 GWh | 30.2 mi |
| TX Hereford Wind | Hereford, TX | 526.3 GWh | 26.8 mi |
| TX Jumbo Road Wind | Hereford, TX | 652.5 GWh | 31.6 mi |
| Wildorado Wind LLC | Vega, TX | 692.1 GWh | 37 mi |