Where is Walnut Ridge Wind Farm?

In Bureau County, Illinois (IL). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Walnut Ridge Wind Farm?

212 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Walnut Ridge Wind Farm?

EIA-860M names BHE Renewables, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Walnut Ridge Wind Farm LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — BHE Renewables, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Walnut Ridge Wind Farm LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Walnut Ridge Wind Farm still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Walnut Ridge Wind Farm

Walnut Ridge Wind Farm is a 212 MW wind farm in Bureau County, Illinois, operated by BHE Renewables, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside PJM. Its unit entered service in 2018.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 212 MW; 212 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2018
EIA plant ID: 58694

Where it is

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County: Bureau County, Illinois
Coordinates: 41.4967, -89.5803
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: BHE Renewables, LLC
Primary energy source: Wind
Technologies: Onshore Wind Turbine
Status: Operating

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Walnut Ridge Wind Farm: FAQ

Where is Walnut Ridge Wind Farm?: In Bureau County, Illinois (IL). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Walnut Ridge Wind Farm?: 212 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Walnut Ridge Wind Farm?: EIA-860M names BHE Renewables, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Walnut Ridge Wind Farm LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — BHE Renewables, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Walnut Ridge Wind Farm LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Walnut Ridge Wind Farm still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.