Central Plains Wind Farm
206 N. County Road 25, Marienthal, KS 67863Plant Summary Information
Central Plains Wind Farm is ranked #48 out of 52 wind farms in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Central Plains Wind Farm generated 22.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Central Plains Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc |
| Location | Wichita County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 98.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 362.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,581 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #923 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #62 out of 176 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #48 out of 52 Kansas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Westar Energy Inc (2013 to 2018) Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (2019 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Central Plains Wind Farm
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Central Plains Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Central Plains Wind Farm (56818) |
| Plant Address | 206 N. County Road 25, Marienthal, KS 67863 |
| Utility | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (22500) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.50317, -101.16147 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 98.0 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Westar Energy Inc (22500) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.CPW |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.CPW |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 99 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 99 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 33 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 33 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V90-3.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Central Plains Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #917 | Poseidon Wind, LLC | Herber, AZ | 102.5 GWh |
| #918 | Oak Glen Wind Farm | Blooming Prairie, MN | 101.9 GWh |
| #919 | Pakini Nui Wind Farm | Naalehu, HI | 101.8 GWh |
| #920 | Moraine II Wind LLC | Woodstock, MN | 101.5 GWh |
| #921 | Waymart Wind | Forest City, PA | 100.7 GWh |
| #922 | Flying Cloud Power Partners LLC | Lake Park, IA | 98.1 GWh |
| #924 | Spion Kop Wind Farm | Geyser, MT | 97.7 GWh |
| #925 | Buffalo Ridge I LLC | Elkton, SD | 97.3 GWh |
| #926 | Buena Vista Energy LLC | Byron, CA | 96.1 GWh |
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| #928 | FPL Energy Montezuma Winds LLC | Birds Landing, CA | 95.5 GWh |
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| #930 | Dry Lake Wind LLC | Heber, AZ | 95.2 GWh |
| #931 | Prairie Hill Wind Project | Mart, TX | 94.0 GWh |
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| #933 | 85 B | Tehachapi, CA | 93.2 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Central Plains Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonanza BioEnergy LLC | Garden City, KS | 5.5 GWh | 41.6 mi |
| Buffalo Dunes Wind Project | Satanta, KS | 768.5 GWh | 61.1 mi |
| Cheyenne Ridge Wind Farm | Cheyenne Wells, CO | 1.9 TWh | 66.8 mi |
| Cimarron Wind Energy LLC | Cimmaron, KS | 340.2 GWh | 64.7 mi |
| Cimarron Windpower II | Cimarron, KS | 437.0 GWh | 59.7 mi |
| Colby | Colby, KS | 1.2 GWh | 62.5 mi |
| East Fork Wind Project, LLC | Colby, KS | 670.7 GWh | 55.7 mi |
| Garden City | Garden City, KS | 38.7 GWh | 39.5 mi |
| Gray County Wind Energy | Montezuma, KS | 237.3 GWh | 74.8 mi |
| Holcomb | Holcomb, KS | 1.4 TWh | 40.9 mi |
| Holly | Holly, CO | 2.0 MWh | 59.2 mi |
| Jameson Energy Center | Garden City, KS | 175.0 MWh | 41.9 mi |
| Jetmore | Jetmore, KS | 126.0 MWh | 74.7 mi |
| Johnson | Johnson, KS | 28.0 MWh | 72.2 mi |
| Johnson Corner Solar 1 | Johnson City, KS | 38.0 GWh | 74.6 mi |
| Midwest Energy Community Solar Array | Colby, KS | 1.9 GWh | 62.8 mi |
| Rubart | Ulysses, KS | 37.3 GWh | 65.3 mi |
| Sharon Spring | Sharon Springs, KS | 30.4 MWh | 41.6 mi |
| Solomon Forks Wind Project, LLC | Colby, KS | 980.1 GWh | 55.7 mi |
| Western Plains Wind | Oakley, KS | 11.7 GWh | 48.6 mi |