Registry, engineering, and operating metrics shown on a consistent EIA basis.
| Metric | Young Wind | Mesquite Star |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 500 MW | 418.9 MW |
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine | Onshore Wind Turbine |
| Operator | Young Wind, LLC | Mesquite Star Special LLC |
| Operating units | 1 | 1 |
| Latest 12-month generation | 1.56 TWh | 1.24 TWh |
| Latest complete-year capacity factor | 35.8% (2025) | 31.3% (2025) |
| National technology rank | #16 of 1,362 | #24 of 1,362 |
| Latest EIA report | 2026-06 | 2026-06 |