Briefing on Cactus Flats Wind Energy Project

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{

"keyFinding": "Cactus Flats Wind Energy Project is a 148 MW onshore wind farm in Texas, demonstrating a 33.8% capacity factor and a recent 26% decline in generation over the past six months.",

"subheadings": [

{

"title": "Overview",

"bullets": [

"Project Name: Cactus Flats Wind Energy Project",

"Location: Texas",

"Status: Operating",

"Operating Since: 2018",

"Technology Focus: Wind (Onshore Wind Turbine)",

"Parent Company: Southern",

"EIA Operator: Southern Power Co.",

"Ownership: SP Cactus Flats Wind Energy, LLC",

"Grid Interconnection: ERCOT (Texas ISO), TRE (NERC), Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (BA)"

]

},

{

"title": "Fleet Details",

"bullets": [

"Capacity: 148 MW",

"Number of Generators: 1",

"Capacity Factor: 33.8%",

"Annual Generation: 439 GWh",

"Recent Monthly Generation (GWh): 2025-10: 34, 2025-11: 26, 2025-12: 38",

"Generation Trend: Down 26% over the past 6 months vs. prior 6 months"

]

},

{

"title": "Financial Profile",

"bullets": [

"Capital Expenditure (CapEx): $1183/kW (Source: eia_agg_cost)"

]

},

{

"title": "Comparative Context",

"bullets": [

"Similar Plants: Boiling Springs Wind Farm, Blue Cloud Wind Energy LLC, FPL Energy Ashtabula Wind LLC",

"Nearby Plants: Pioneer Field Wind Power, Maverick Creek Wind, Concho Valley Solar, LLC"

]

}

],

"conclusion": "Cactus Flats Wind Energy Project represents a significant onshore wind asset within the ERCOT grid, characterized by a competitive CapEx. However, the recent decline in generation warrants further investigation to understand potential operational or market factors impacting its output and future profitability."

}

```