Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) - Custer County - SPP
Traverse is an EIA-anchored 999 MW wind project spanning Blaine and Custer counties in Oklahoma. AEP says the Invenergy-developed facility became operational in March 2022 and is owned by Public Service Company of Oklahoma and Southwestern Electric Power Company.
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| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | 999 MW 999 MW summer | Onshore Wind Turbine Wind · WT | Apr 2022 | Operating |
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Invenergy announced completion of construction financing for Traverse with a March 1, 2021 close date. Santander, MUFG, Natixis, SMBC, and CIBC served as coordinating lead arrangers. GE Energy Financial Services partnered as a project investor.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh | 1,116 MW | TX | |
| Traverse Wind Project, LLCCurrent | 999 MW | OK | |
| Wilkes | 882 MW | TX | |
| J Lamar Stall Unit | 624 MW | LA | |
| John W Turk Jr Power Plant | 609 MW | AR | |
| Wagon Wheel Wind | 598.4 MW | OK | |
| Flint Creek | 558 MW | AR | |
| Knox Lee | 351 MW | TX |
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View full reporting portfolioTraverse Wind Project, LLC achieved in-service status with a 998.20 MW capacity rating in the SWPP balancing authority area. SWEPCO owns 54.5% and PSO owns 45.5% of the jointly owned unit.
AEP announced that Traverse Wind Energy Center had begun commercial operations and is now providing clean energy to SWEPCO and PSO customers. The facility is the largest single wind farm built at one time in North America.
EIA-860 lists generator GEN1 with this operating date.
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Traverse Wind Project, LLC has a reported capacity of 999 MW. Source: EIA Form 860M.
Traverse Wind Project, LLC is a Onshore Wind Turbine facility in Custer County, OK, participating in the SPP market.
Traverse Wind Project, LLC is in Custer County, OK, inside the SPP balancing area.
Traverse Wind Project, LLC is operated by Southwestern Electric Power Co according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
Traverse Wind Project, LLC reported 3,292.9 GWh over the twelve months to 2026-04. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
By capacity, Traverse Wind Project, LLC ranks #2 of 1,362 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #1 of 71 in OK.
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