# Papalote Creek I LLC

ERCOT asset profile · https://askthegrid.com/assets/facilities/papalote-creek-i-llc

RWE Renewables Americas, LLC · San Patricio County · ERCOT

Papalote Creek I is a 179.9 MW wind project in San Patricio County, Texas, registered as EIA Plant ID 56983. RWE identifies it as its first coastal project and first US project using Vestas turbines. The project uses 109 Vestas V82 1.65 MW turbines and began operation in 2009.

## Profile

- **Grid role:** Utility-scale wind generation in ERCOT's energy-only market.
- **Context:** Papalote Creek I was RWE's first coastal project and their first US project to utilize Vestas wind turbines.
- **Physical build:** Papalote Creek I (Phase I): 109 Vestas V82 turbines (1.65 MW each) — nameplate ~179.9–180 MW (onshore wind farm in San Patricio County, TX).
- **Financing:** Specific project financing details for Papalote Creek I are not publicly disclosed.

## Metrics

- **Reported capacity:** 179.9 MW — EIA-reported operating capacity; nameplate, seasonal, AC/DC, and unit ratings may differ.
- **Technology:** Onshore Wind Turbine — Primary generation technology.
- **Registry anchor:** Plant 56983 — RWE Renewables Americas, LLC · San Patricio County · ERCOT
- **Operating status:** Operating — Papalote Creek I LLC is operating.
- **Commercial operation:** 2009 — Best-supported operating milestone.
- **Resource stack:** 1 resource — PAP1_PAP1

## Facts

- **Reported capacity:** 180 MW — Onshore Wind Turbine · confidence: high
- **Commercial operation:** 2009 · confidence: medium
- **Operating status:** operating — Papalote Creek I LLC is operating. · confidence: medium
- **Location:** San Patricio County — ERCOT · confidence: high
- **Operator:** RWE Renewables Americas, LLC · confidence: high
- **Asset role:** wind — ERCOT · San Patricio County
- **Owner:** RWE Renewables Americas, LLC — Together these support the owner/operator name being RWE Renewables Americas (RWE). · confidence: medium

## Related parties

- **Owner / operator:** E. ON Climate & Renewables (now part of RWE)

## Sources

- [~* TEX>~](https://interchange.puc.texas.gov/Documents/55762_1_1340964.PDF) — interchange.puc.texas.gov · regulatory — Oct 26, 2023 — Papalote Creek II owns and operates ICIF consisting of step-up transformers, substations and related equipment to the point of interconnection.
- [Sheet1](https://www.ercot.com/files/docs/2010/11/01/11_nodal_sp2_zonal_mapping.xls) — ercot.com · regulatory — Nov 1, 2010 — PAP1_PAP1, SOUTH2010
- [Stand-Alone Generation Resources as of 09.01.25](https://www.ercot.com/files/MarketNotice/2025/08/297735/Stand-Alone%20Generation%20Resources%20as%20of%2009.01.25.pdf) — ercot.com · regulatory — Stand-Alone Generation Resources. Unit Code Generator Station Code. OCOTILLO WINDFARM. PAP1_PAP1 PAP1 PAPALOTE CREEK
- [Onshore wind projects and locations in North America](https://americas.rwe.com/our-energy/onshore-wind/onshore-wind-projects-and-locations/) — americas.rwe.com · other — Papalote Creek I is a 109 Vestas V82 1.65 megawatt turbine project with a capacity of 179.9 MW. It is our first coastal project, as well as our first US project
- [Mortenson: Construction and Real Estate Development](https://www.mortenson.com/) — mortenson.com · other — Mortenson is a U.S.-based, top-25 builder, developer, and engineering services provider serving the commercial, institutional, and energy sectors.
- [Sentry Electrical Group - Construction Engineering Company](https://sentryelec.com/) — sentryelec.com · other — Sentry Electrical Group is a leading electrical contractor for renewable energy, utility, and industrial construction services. 1755 North Brown Road Suite 200
- [Papalote Creek Wind Farm | Open Energy Information](https://openei.org/wiki/Papalote_Creek_Wind_Farm) — openei.org · other — Aug 17, 2018 — Developer · E. On Climate & Renewables · Energy Purchaser · CPS San Antonio. 2009. Wind Turbine Manufacturer · Vestas

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Canonical page: https://askthegrid.com/assets/facilities/papalote-creek-i-llc
Website: [RWE Renewables Americas, LLC](https://americas.rwe.com/our-energy/onshore-wind/onshore-wind-projects-and-locations/)
Profile published: 2026-07-17T03:34:39.080Z
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