28th largest plant in Oregon · 2169th nationally
Fpl Energy Vansycle Llc (Or) is a wind power plant in Oregon with a nameplate capacity of 123 MW. It generates roughly 230.3k MWh per year — enough to power about 21,930 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 21% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Fpl Energy Vansycle Llc (Or) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Fpl Energy Vansycle Llc |
| City | Touchet |
| County | Umatilla County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97835 |
| Coordinates | 46.01279, -118.81625 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-47 | Onshore Wind Turbine | Wind | 123 MW | Operating | 2001 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration |
Wind farms harvest kinetic energy from moving air using large rotor blades coupled to generators. Like solar, they produce zero emissions but vary with weather. Onshore wind capacity factors typically run 30–45%; offshore can exceed 50%.