Where is Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm?

In Nolan County, Texas (TX). 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 Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm?

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

Who owns Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm?

EIA-860M names AES Distributed Energy 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 Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — AES Distributed Energy 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 "Buffalo Gap 2 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 Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm still running?

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

Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm

Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm is a 233 MW wind farm in Nolan County, Texas, operated by AES Distributed Energy. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside ERCOT. Its unit entered service in 2007.

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: 232.5 MW; 232.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2007
EIA plant ID: 56484

Where it is

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County: Nolan County, Texas
Coordinates: 32.3182, -100.177
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: AES Distributed Energy
Primary energy source: Wind
Technologies: Onshore Wind Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant AES Distributed Energy reports to EIA →

Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm: FAQ

Where is Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm?: In Nolan County, Texas (TX). 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 Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm?: 233 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm?: EIA-860M names AES Distributed Energy 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 Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — AES Distributed Energy 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 "Buffalo Gap 2 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 Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.