Reading Wind Project
2459 Road V, Reading, KS 66868Plant Summary Information
Reading Wind Project is ranked #31 out of 151 power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Reading Wind Project generated 202.5 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Reading Wind Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern Power Co |
| Location | Lyon County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 643.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,101 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #256 out of 1,337 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 151 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 49 Kansas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Reading Wind Energy, LLC (2016 to 2017) Southern Power Co (2018 to 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Reading Wind Project
Reading Wind Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Reading Wind Project (60999) |
| Plant Address | 2459 Road V Reading, KS 66868 |
| Utility | Southern Power Co (17650) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.475, -95.9655 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2020 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 643.4 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Westar Energy Inc (22500) |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator READW Details Operating May 2020
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 200.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2020 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 64 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 64 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G132-3.465 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.9 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 333 |
Reading Wind Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Wind Energy, LLC | 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 | 100.00% |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americus | Emporia, KS | 2.5 GWh | 11.3 mi |
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| Baldwin City Plant No 2 | Baldwin City, KS | 489.1 MWh | 46.3 mi |
| Burlingame | Burlingame, KS | 33.5 MWh | 20.6 mi |
| Burlington (KS) | Burlington, KS | 169.1 MWh | 22.7 mi |
| East Kansas Agri-Energy, LLC | Garnett, KS | 3.9 GWh | 41.7 mi |
| Emporia Energy Center | Emporia, KS | 1.4 TWh | 5.8 mi |
| Iola | Iola, KS | 1.7 GWh | 48.1 mi |
| Kansas River Project | Lawrence, KS | 14.2 GWh | 52.3 mi |
| Lawrence Energy Center | Lawrence, KS | 1.9 TWh | 52.5 mi |
| Osawatomie City of | Osawatomie, KS | 47.8 MWh | 54.4 mi |
| Osawatomie Power Plant North Sub | Osawatomie, KS | 38.8 MWh | 54.6 mi |
| Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | 705.3 MWh | 38.3 mi |
| Prairie Queen Wind Farm | Moran, KS | 688.4 GWh | 52.9 mi |
| Sharpe | Waverly, KS | 1.9 GWh | 20.6 mi |
| Thunderbird Generator (Tbird) | Emporia, KS | 123.3 MWh | 15.6 mi |
| Waste Management Rolling Meadows LFGTE | Topeka, KS | 49.7 GWh | 50 mi |
| Waverly Wind Farm LLC | Waverly, KS | 821.9 GWh | 17.2 mi |
| Wolf Creek Generating Station | Burlington, KS | 11.2 TWh | 22.1 mi |
| Wolf Creek Generator | Burlington, KS | 129.9 MWh | 20.6 mi |