Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I
223 North Highway 14, Lincoln, KS 67455Plant Summary Information
Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I is ranked #46 out of 52 wind farms in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I generated 33.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| 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 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 139.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 553.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,094 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #848 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #58 out of 175 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 52 Kansas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption 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 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 139.8 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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|---|---|---|---|
| #838 | Cameron Ridge LLC | Mojave, CA | 148.0 GWh |
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| #840 | Stetson Wind I | Danforth, ME | 145.9 GWh |
| #841 | Whitney Hill Wind Power LLC | Mt.Pulaski, IL | 144.8 GWh |
| #842 | Stony Creek Wind Farm LLC | Berlin, PA | 144.2 GWh |
| #843 | Wolverine Creek | Idaho Falls, ID | 143.7 GWh |
| #844 | Elkhorn Ridge Wind LLC | Bloomfield, NE | 142.1 GWh |
| #845 | Latigo Wind Park | Monticello, UT | 141.5 GWh |
| #846 | Oklahoma Wind Energy Center | Woodward, OK | 140.6 GWh |
| #847 | Woodward Mountain I | Girvin, TX | 140.1 GWh |
| #849 | Dillon Wind LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | 138.3 GWh |
| #850 | Sweetwater Wind 1 LLC | Sweetwater, TX | 138.2 GWh |
| #851 | Beech Ridge II Wind Energy Center | Rupert, WV | 138.2 GWh |
| #852 | Butler Ridge | Mayville, WI | 137.5 GWh |
| #853 | Eurus Combine Hills Turbine Ranch 2 | Milton Freewater, OR | 137.0 GWh |
| #854 | Prairie Breeze III | Elgin, NE | 136.3 GWh |
| #855 | Passadumkeag Windpark LLC | Greenbush, ME | 135.5 GWh |
| #856 | Seymour Hills Wind Project, LLC | Seymour, TX | 135.0 GWh |
| #857 | Providence Heights Wind LLC | Tiskilwa, IL | 134.8 GWh |
| #858 | Northern Iowa Windpower II | Kensett, IA | 134.3 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 | 47.0 MWh | 40 mi |
| Beloit Solar LLC | Beloit, KS | 4.1 GWh | 39.5 mi |
| Cloud County Wind Farm | Concordia, KS | 324.6 GWh | 46.8 mi |
| Ellinwood | Ellinwood, KS | 28.0 MWh | 42.9 mi |
| Great Bend - Sunflower | Great Bend, KS | 19.8 GWh | 50.2 mi |
| Hoisington | Hoisington, KS | 39.0 MWh | 41.7 mi |
| Kansas Ethanol, LLC | Lyons, KS | 117.4 GWh | 41.1 mi |
| Lincoln | Lincoln, KS | 32.0 MWh | 10.9 mi |
| Lindsborg | Lindsborg, KS | 2.2 GWh | 32 mi |
| McPherson 2 | McPherson, KS | 20.4 GWh | 44 mi |
| McPherson 3 | McPherson, KS | 7.5 GWh | 45 mi |
| Minneapolis City of | Minneapolis, KS | 74.0 MWh | 29.4 mi |
| Osborne | Osborne, KS | 30.4 MWh | 48.1 mi |
| Post Rock Wind Power Project, LLC | Ellsworth, KS | 422.2 GWh | 7.9 mi |
| Russell | Russell, KS | 1.7 GWh | 34.1 mi |
| Russell Downtown | Russell, KS | 33.0 MWh | 37.5 mi |
| Russell Energy Center | Russell, KS | 385.0 MWh | 36.6 mi |
| Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II | Lincoln, KS | 220.4 GWh | 1 mi |
| Solomon-DS&O | Solomon, KS | 2.3 GWh | 42.5 mi |
| Sterling | Sterling, KS | 22.0 MWh | 46.1 mi |