Wildcat Wind
2211 Power Plant Lane, Lovington, NM 88260Plant Summary Information
Wildcat Wind is ranked #24 out of 28 wind farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wildcat Wind generated 12.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Wildcat Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wildcat Wind, LLC |
| Location | Lea County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 56.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 208.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,973 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #995 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #64 out of 141 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 28 New Mexico Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Wildcat Wind LLC (2013 to 2015) Wildcat Wind, LLC (2016 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wildcat Wind
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Wildcat Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wildcat Wind (57887) |
| Plant Address | 2211 Power Plant Lane, Lovington, NM 88260 |
| Utility | Wildcat Wind, LLC (57257) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.95278, -103.28528 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2012 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 56.4 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 | 12-412-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 12-42-000 |
| 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) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WFEC_WILDCAT_WIND_FARM |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 27.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 27.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2012 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 13 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Suzlon |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | S97-2100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 295.3 |
Wildcat Wind 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Wind I | Hagerman, NM | 9.7 GWh | 33.5 mi |
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| LCEC Generation LLVC | Lovington, NM | 100.7 GWh | 2.8 mi |
| Maddox | Hobbs, NM | 571.9 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| Middle Daisy | Lovington, NM | 13.3 GWh | 5.3 mi |
| Mustang Station | Denver City, TX | 2.5 TWh | 31.5 mi |
| Mustang Station Unit 4 | Denver City, TX | 1.7 TWh | 31.4 mi |
| Oso Grande Wind Farm | Maljamar, NM | 550.8 GWh | 22.1 mi |
| Prospero Solar | Andrews, TX | 759.4 GWh | 52.7 mi |
| Prospero Solar II | Andrews, TX | 667.0 GWh | 53.3 mi |
| SPS3 Lea | Eunice, NM | 23.0 GWh | 33.4 mi |
| SPS4 Monument | Monument, NM | 22.9 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| Sterling I Wind Farm | Tatum, NM | 111.1 GWh | 28.2 mi |
| Wasson CO2 Removal Plant | Denver City, TX | 145.6 GWh | 30.9 mi |
| Wildcat Ranch Wind Project | Morton, TX | 651.9 GWh | 44 mi |