Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center
9084 70th Road Galesburg, Galesburg, KS 66740Plant Summary Information
Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center is ranked #40 out of 1,366 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center generated 351.0 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Empire District Electric Co |
| Location | Neosho County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #683 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #11 out of 175 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 52 Kansas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center (62481) |
| Plant Address | 9084 70th Road Galesburg, Galesburg, KS 66740 |
| Utility | Empire District Electric Co (5860) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.48536, -95.37673 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2021 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| 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 | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator NRW1 Details Operating May 2021
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDE.NEOSHORDGE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDE.NEOSHORDGE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 301 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 294.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 294.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2021 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 139 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 139 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V120-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 400 |
Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Chanute 2 | Chanute, KS | 87.1 GWh | 15.2 mi |
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| Erie | Erie, KS | 4.9 MWh | 9.5 mi |
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| Fredonia (KS) | Fredonia, KS | 6.0 MWh | 24.4 mi |
| Fredonia Solar (KS) | Fredonia, KS | 3.9 GWh | 24.5 mi |
| Girard | Girard, KS | 41.0 MWh | 29.5 mi |
| Greenbush-Heartland | Girard, KS | 1.9 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| Iola | Iola, KS | 605.0 MWh | 30.4 mi |
| Jayhawk Wind Energy Center | Hepler, KS | 684.3 GWh | 24.3 mi |
| Mound | Mound Valley, KS | 2.2 GWh | 23 mi |
| North Fork Ridge Wind Energy Center | Mindenmines, MO | 533.7 GWh | 48 mi |
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| Riverton | Riverton, KS | 1.2 TWh | 46.9 mi |
| State Line Combined Cycle | Joplin, MO | 2.3 TWh | 51 mi |
| Studebaker | Fredonia, KS | 2.2 GWh | 23.1 mi |
| Urbana-Heartland | Chanute, KS | 2.0 GWh | 8 mi |