Wildorado Wind LLC
6798 CO RD 42, Vega, TX 79092Plant Summary Information
Wildorado Wind LLC is ranked #68 out of 227 wind farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wildorado Wind LLC generated 181.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Wildorado Wind LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wildorado Wind, LLC |
| Location | Oldham County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2007 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 692.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,016 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #211 out of 1,358 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #189 out of 814 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #68 out of 227 Texas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Edison Mission Energy (2013 to 2014) NRG Energy Gas & Wind Holdings Inc (2015 to 2020) Wildorado Wind, LLC (2021 to 2024) |
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Wildorado Wind LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wildorado Wind LLC (56432) |
| Plant Address | 6798 CO RD 42, Vega, TX 79092 |
| Utility | Wildorado Wind, LLC (64668) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.29194, -102.30306 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2007 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 692.1 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 | 06-5-000, 07-301-000 |
| 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 | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 2007
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SWPP |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SWPP |
| Nameplate Capacity | 161 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 161 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 161 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 70 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 70 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-93 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Wildorado Wind LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| NRG Energy, Inc | 300 Carnegie Center, Suite 300, Princenton, NJ 8540 | 99.90% |
| Other | , , | 0.10% |
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