Caney River Wind Project
1201 RD 7, Howard, KS 67349Plant Summary Information
Caney River Wind Project is ranked #31 out of 148 power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Caney River Wind Project generated 185.6 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Caney River Wind Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Caney River Wind Project |
| Location | Elk County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 626.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,074 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #248 out of 1,344 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 148 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 50 Kansas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Caney River Wind Project
Caney River Wind Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Caney River Wind Project (57858) |
| Plant Address | 1201 RD 7, Howard, KS 67349 |
| Utility | Caney River Wind Project (57191) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.46, -96.42 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2011 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 626.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Westar Energy Inc (22500) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 200 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 111 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 111 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V90-1.8 |
| Design Wind Speed | 23 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 344 |
Caney River Wind Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Electric Plant No 2 | Augusta, KS | 1.4 GWh | 33.7 mi |
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| Elk River Wind | Beaumont, KS | 287.8 GWh | 10.9 mi |
| Fredonia | Fredonia, KS | 15.0 MWh | 33.7 mi |
| Kay Wind, LLC | Newkirk, OK | 965.9 GWh | 51.2 mi |
| Mulvane 2 | Mulvane, KS | 20.0 MWh | 44 mi |
| Osage Wind, LLC | Burbank, OK | 511.9 GWh | 54.3 mi |
| Pawhuska | Pawhuska, OK | 375.0 MWh | 54.8 mi |
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| Slate Creek Wind Project LLC | Geuda Springs, KS | 512.0 GWh | 50.9 mi |
| Waste Water Plant Generator | Winfield, KS | 3.0 MWh | 35.2 mi |
| Wellington 2 | Wellington, KS | 2.7 GWh | 52.8 mi |
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