Where is Sterling I Wind Farm?

In Lea County, New Mexico (NM). 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 Sterling I Wind Farm?

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

Who owns Sterling I Wind Farm?

EIA-860M names AEM Wind 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 Sterling I Wind Farm LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — AEM Wind 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 "Sterling I 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 Sterling I Wind Farm still running?

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

Sterling I Wind Farm

Sterling I Wind Farm is a 30 MW wind farm in Lea County, New Mexico, operated by AEM Wind LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside SPP. Its unit entered service in 2017.

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: 29.9 MW; 29.9 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2017
EIA plant ID: 60991

Where it is

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County: Lea County, New Mexico
Coordinates: 33.3596, -103.2506
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: AEM Wind LLC
Primary energy source: Wind
Technologies: Onshore Wind Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant AEM Wind LLC reports to EIA →

Sterling I Wind Farm: FAQ

Where is Sterling I Wind Farm?: In Lea County, New Mexico (NM). 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 Sterling I Wind Farm?: 30 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Sterling I Wind Farm?: EIA-860M names AEM Wind 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 Sterling I Wind Farm LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — AEM Wind 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 "Sterling I 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 Sterling I Wind Farm still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.