Brazos Wind Farm is a wind power facility with 182.4 MW of EIA-reported operating capacity in Scurry County, Texas, registered as EIA Plant ID 56111. Shell Wind Energy Inc. is the registered plant entity or operator. The facility uses Nordex N155-4800 (N155/4. X) and Mitsubishi MWT-1000A turbines. Commercial operation began in December 2003.
EIA-reported operating capacity; nameplate, seasonal, AC/DC, and unit ratings may differ.
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Shell Wind Energy Inc. · Scurry County · ERCOT
Brazos Wind Farm is operating.
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Onshore Wind Turbine
Brazos Wind Farm is operating.
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Operating generator records and technology attributes reported through EIA-860.
| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | 182.4 MW 182.4 MW summer | Onshore Wind Turbine Wind · WT | Dec 2003 | Operating |
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Brazos Wind began commercial operation in December 2003; historic EIA filings list the plant with Mitsubishi MWT‑1000A turbines and operating year 2003.
ERCOT · Scurry County
(utility id 17058). Therefore the owner_name is expressed as the project company with the documented ownership split between InfraRed and Shell.
Monthly generation is reported through EIA-923. Capacity factor uses the current EIA nameplate capacity and is shown only for complete calendar years.
| Largest reported plants | Capacity | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazos Wind FarmCurrent | 182.4 MW | TX | |
| Whitewater Hill Wind Partners | 61.5 MW | CA | |
| Cabazon Wind Partners | 41 MW | CA |
Portfolio membership follows the latest EIA-860 reporting entity. It does not imply ultimate ownership.
View full reporting portfolioMitsubishi MWT‑1000A turbines were shut down in 2022‑03‑15 in preparation for repowering.
Texas PUC repower/certification filing was submitted in 2023‑11‑17 documenting the Nordex N155‑4800 repower and serial ranges.
Shell Wind Energy Inc. and Savion Equity, LLC agreed to sell 60% interest in Brazos Wind Holdings, LLC (182 MW onshore wind farm in Fluvanna, Texas) to InfraRed Capital Partners. Shell to retain 100% power offtake via Shell Energy North America (US) L. P. and serve as asset manager. Expected closing early 2024.
Shell announced in 2023‑12‑11 that it would sell a 60% interest in Brazos Wind Holdings, LLC to InfraRed Capital Partners (December 2023 effective date stated).
The repowered Brazos Wind Farm (38 Nordex N155‑4800 units) commenced commercial operations in 2023‑12‑19 with a 182.4 MW nameplate.
Shell sold a 60% interest in Brazos Wind Holdings, LLC (Brazos Wind Farm) to InfraRed Capital Partners; the transaction was announced Dec 11, 2023 and IRCP reported completion of the purchase on Mar 19, 2024.
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Brazos Wind Farm has a reported capacity of 182.4 MW. Source: EIA Form 860.
Brazos Wind Farm is a Onshore Wind Turbine facility in Scurry County, TX, participating in the ERCOT market.
Brazos Wind Farm is in Scurry County, TX, inside the ERCOT balancing area.
Brazos Wind Farm is operated by Shell Wind Energy Inc. according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
Brazos Wind Farm reported 658.7 GWh over the twelve months to 2024-12. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
By capacity, Brazos Wind Farm ranks #362 of 1,362 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #114 of 228 in TX.
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