Fort Hays State University Wind Farm
1298 200th Avenue, Hays, KS 67601Plant Summary Information
Fort Hays State University Wind Farm is ranked #51 out of 52 wind farms in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fort Hays State University Wind Farm generated 1.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Fort Hays State University Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Fort Hays State University |
| Location | Ellis County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 10.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 38.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,184 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,143 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #84 out of 175 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #51 out of 52 Kansas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fort Hays State University Wind Farm
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Fort Hays State University Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fort Hays State University Wind Farm (61540) |
| Plant Address | 1298 200th Avenue, Hays, KS 67601 |
| Utility | Fort Hays State University (61149) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.87432, -99.40521 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2017 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 10.3 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 | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Midwest Energy Inc (12524) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 35.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WIND1 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR_MIDW_LA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR_MIDW_LA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | VESTAS |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V100-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.6 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Generator WIND2 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR_MIDW_LA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR_MIDW_LA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | VESTAS |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V100-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.6 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Fort Hays State University Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Fort Hays State University Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Wind Farm LLC | Alexander, KS | 168.3 GWh | 31.6 mi |
| Buckeye Wind Energy Center | Hays, KS | 458.4 GWh | 9 mi |
| Cedar Bluff Wind, LLC | Brownwell, KS | 776.4 GWh | 21.3 mi |
| Ellinwood | Ellinwood, KS | 28.0 MWh | 57.1 mi |
| Goodman Energy Center | Hays, KS | 83.2 GWh | 4.5 mi |
| Great Bend - Sunflower | Great Bend, KS | 19.8 GWh | 43.2 mi |
| Hill City | Hill City, KS | 11.0 MWh | 40.8 mi |
| Hoisington | Hoisington, KS | 39.0 MWh | 42.2 mi |
| Jetmore | Jetmore, KS | 126.0 MWh | 60.9 mi |
| La Crosse | La Crosse, KS | 9.0 MWh | 24.2 mi |
| Lincoln | Lincoln, KS | 32.0 MWh | 68.2 mi |
| Osborne | Osborne, KS | 30.4 MWh | 54.8 mi |
| Post Rock Wind Power Project, LLC | Ellsworth, KS | 415.2 GWh | 59.5 mi |
| Russell | Russell, KS | 1.7 GWh | 32.9 mi |
| Russell Downtown | Russell, KS | 33.0 MWh | 29.5 mi |
| Russell Energy Center | Russell, KS | 385.0 MWh | 30.5 mi |
| Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I | Lincoln, KS | 139.8 GWh | 67 mi |
| Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II | Lincoln, KS | 220.4 GWh | 66.5 mi |
| Spearville | Ford, KS | 128.1 GWh | 72.3 mi |
| Western Plains Wind Farm | Spearville, KS | 1.1 TWh | 72 mi |