Panther Creek Wind Farm Three

Panther Creek Wind Farm Three is a 216 MW wind farm in Sterling County, Texas, operated by RWE Clean Energy. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside ERCOT. Its unit entered service in 2009.

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
215.5 MW
231.5 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2009
EIA plant ID
56979

Where it is

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County
Sterling County, Texas
Coordinates
31.9925, -101.1167
Balancing authority
ERCO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

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

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Panther Creek Wind Farm Three: FAQ

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