High Winds LLC is a wind power facility with 162 MW of EIA-reported operating capacity in Solano County, California, registered as EIA Plant ID 56075. FPLE High Winds, LLC owns and operates the plant. The High Winds Energy Center was identified by the GAO as the largest single wind farm in California at the time of its 2004 review. The facility interconnects at High Winds substation at 230 kV.
EIA-reported operating capacity; nameplate, seasonal, AC/DC, and unit ratings may differ.
Primary generation technology.
FPLE High Winds, LLC · Solano County · CAISO
230 kV · Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Onshore Wind Turbine
230 kV · Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
CAISO
CAISO · Solano County
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Operating generator records and technology attributes reported through EIA-860.
| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 145.8 MW 145.8 MW summer | Onshore Wind Turbine Wind · WT | Jul 2003 | Operating |
| 2 | 16.2 MW 16.2 MW summer | Onshore Wind Turbine Wind · WT | Dec 2003 | Operating |
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Construction of the initial 81 wind turbines began in late 2002.
Monthly generation is reported through EIA-923. Capacity factor uses the current EIA nameplate capacity and is shown only for complete calendar years.
Portfolio membership follows the latest EIA-860 reporting entity. It does not imply ultimate ownership.
EIA-860 lists generator 1 with this operating date.
FPL Energy and PPM Energy dedicated the High Winds Energy Center near Rio Vista; the initial 81 turbines had begun commercial operation in September 2003.
EIA-860 lists generator 2 with this operating date.
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High Winds LLC has a reported capacity of 162 MW. Source: EIA Form 860.
High Winds LLC is a Onshore Wind Turbine facility in Solano County, CA, participating in the CAISO market.
High Winds LLC is in Solano County, CA, inside the CAISO balancing area.
High Winds LLC is operated by FPLE High Winds, LLC according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
High Winds LLC reported 233.3 GWh over the twelve months to 2024-12. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
High Winds LLC interconnects at High Winds substation, on the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. system.
By capacity, High Winds LLC ranks #403 of 1,362 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #6 of 110 in CA.
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