Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I
223 North Highway 14, Lincoln, KS 67455Plant Summary Information
Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I is ranked #40 out of 52 wind farms in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I generated 75.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Smoky Hills Wind Farm I LLC |
| Location | Lincoln County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 250.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 941.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,218 out of 12,574 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #668 out of 1,370 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #51 out of 174 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #40 out of 52 Kansas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I
Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I (56488) |
| Plant Address | 223 North Highway 14, Lincoln, KS 67455 |
| Utility | Smoky Hills Wind Farm I LLC (55886) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.87994, -98.16016 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2008 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 250.8 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 07-83-000 |
| 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 | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 100.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 100.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 100.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 56 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 56 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V80-1.8 |
| Design Wind Speed | 24 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 328 |
Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #658 | Broken Bow Wind II, LLC | Broken Bow, NE | 253.6 GWh |
| #659 | Pheasant Run Wind LLC | Pigeon, MI | 253.2 GWh |
| #660 | Beech Ridge Energy LLC | Rupert, WV | 253.0 GWh |
| #661 | South Trent Wind Farm | Sweetwater, TX | 252.5 GWh |
| #662 | Sigel Wind Park | Harbor Beach, MI | 252.2 GWh |
| #663 | Brookfield | Pigeon, MI | 251.8 GWh |
| #664 | Kibby Wind Facility | Chain of Ponds, ME | 251.7 GWh |
| #665 | Ironwood Wind | Spearville, KS | 251.7 GWh |
| #666 | Cassadaga Wind Farm | Cherry Creek, NY | 251.3 GWh |
| #667 | Minco Wind II, LLC | Minco, OK | 251.0 GWh |
| #669 | Rockland Wind Farm | American Falls, ID | 250.6 GWh |
| #670 | Campbell Hill Windpower | Glenrock, WY | 250.2 GWh |
| #671 | Blackstone Wind Farm LLC | Ransom, IL | 250.1 GWh |
| #672 | Red Barn Energy | Montfort, WI | 249.8 GWh |
| #673 | Sandy Ridge Wind 2, LLC | Tyrone, PA | 249.7 GWh |
| #674 | Hancock County Wind Energy Center | Garner, IA | 249.0 GWh |
| #675 | Rising Tree Wind Farm | Mojave, CA | 249.0 GWh |
| #676 | Golden Hills Wind | Livermore, CA | 247.4 GWh |
| #677 | San Juan Mesa Wind Project LLC | Elida, NM | 246.7 GWh |
| #678 | Farmers City Wind LLC | Tarkio, MO | 246.4 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit | Beloit, KS | 192.0 MWh | 40 mi |
| Beloit Solar LLC | Beloit, KS | 4.6 GWh | 39.5 mi |
| Cloud County Wind Farm | Concordia, KS | 314.0 GWh | 46.8 mi |
| Ellinwood | Ellinwood, KS | 118.0 MWh | 42.9 mi |
| Great Bend - Sunflower | Great Bend, KS | 51.9 GWh | 50.2 mi |
| Hoisington | Hoisington, KS | 32.0 MWh | 41.7 mi |
| Hutchinson Energy Center | Hutchinson, KS | 29.1 GWh | 56.7 mi |
| Kansas Ethanol, LLC | Lyons, KS | 116.3 GWh | 41.1 mi |
| Lincoln | Lincoln, KS | 22.0 MWh | 10.9 mi |
| Lindsborg | Lindsborg, KS | 2.4 GWh | 32 mi |
| McPherson 2 | McPherson, KS | 15.2 GWh | 44 mi |
| McPherson 3 | McPherson, KS | 14.5 GWh | 45 mi |
| Minneapolis City of | Minneapolis, KS | 99.0 MWh | 29.4 mi |
| Osborne | Osborne, KS | 15.7 MWh | 48.1 mi |
| Post Rock Wind Power Project, LLC | Ellsworth, KS | 400.1 GWh | 7.9 mi |
| Russell Downtown | Russell, KS | 87.0 MWh | 37.5 mi |
| Russell Energy Center | Russell, KS | 700.0 MWh | 36.6 mi |
| Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II | Lincoln, KS | 414.3 GWh | 1 mi |
| Solomon-DS&O | Solomon, KS | 2.4 GWh | 42.5 mi |
| Sterling | Sterling, KS | 32.0 MWh | 46.1 mi |