Ocotillo Windpower

Ocotillo Windpower is a 59 MW wind farm in Howard County, Texas, operated by Deriva Energy. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside ERCOT. Its unit entered service in 2008.

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
58.8 MW
58.8 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2008
EIA plant ID
56959

Where it is

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County
Howard County, Texas
Coordinates
32.1217, -101.3853
Balancing authority
ERCO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Deriva Energy
Primary energy source
Wind
Technologies
Onshore Wind Turbine
Status
Operating

Every plant Deriva Energy reports to EIA →

Ocotillo Windpower: FAQ

Where is Ocotillo Windpower?
In Howard 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 Ocotillo Windpower?
59 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Ocotillo Windpower?
EIA-860M names Deriva 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 Ocotillo Windpower LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Deriva 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 "Ocotillo Windpower LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Ocotillo Windpower still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.