Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II
223 North Hwy 14, Lincoln, KS 67455Plant Summary Information
Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II is ranked #41 out of 52 wind farms in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II generated 60.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Smoky Hills Wind Project II LLC |
| Location | Lincoln County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 220.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 867.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,460 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #730 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #53 out of 176 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #41 out of 52 Kansas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
Map of Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II.
Monthly Net Generation for Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II
Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II (56985) |
| Plant Address | 223 North Hwy 14, Lincoln, KS 67455 |
| Utility | Smoky Hills Wind Project II LLC (56285) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.89265, -98.16888 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 220.4 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Midwest Energy Inc (12524) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SMKII Details Operating January 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 148.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 148.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 148.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 99 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 99 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SE |
| Design Wind Speed | 24 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 264 |
Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Wind.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #720 | Hackberry Wind Farm | Albany, TX | 228.4 GWh |
| #721 | Twin Buttes Wind Project | Lamar, CO | 228.2 GWh |
| #722 | Borderlands Wind, LLC | Quemado, NM | 228.2 GWh |
| #723 | San Juan Mesa Wind Project LLC | Elida, NM | 227.4 GWh |
| #724 | Cassadaga Wind Farm | Cherry Creek, NY | 225.7 GWh |
| #725 | FPL Energy Vansycle LLC (OR) | Touchet, OR | 225.1 GWh |
| #726 | Corriedale Wind Energy | Cheyenne, WY | 224.2 GWh |
| #727 | Wessington Springs | Wessington Springs, SD | 223.7 GWh |
| #728 | Broken Bow Wind LLC | Broken Bow, NE | 221.7 GWh |
| #729 | Oasis Wind | Mojave, CA | 221.1 GWh |
| #731 | Rockland Wind Farm | American Falls, ID | 219.4 GWh |
| #732 | Alta Wind VIII | Mojave, CA | 219.2 GWh |
| #733 | Gratiot Wind Park | Breckenridge, MI | 214.6 GWh |
| #734 | Weaver Wind | Township 16, ME | 214.4 GWh |
| #735 | High Winds LLC | Birds Landing, CA | 214.3 GWh |
| #736 | Hog Creek Wind Project | Ada, OH | 213.5 GWh |
| #737 | Point Wind | Tehachapi, CA | 213.1 GWh |
| #738 | Blue Canyon Windpower VI LLC | Carnegie, OK | 212.3 GWh |
| #739 | Laredo Ridge Wind LLC | Petersburg, NE | 211.6 GWh |
| #740 | Sky River Wind Energy Center | Tehachapi, CA | 211.5 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit | Beloit, KS | 47.0 MWh | 39.2 mi |
| Beloit Solar LLC | Beloit, KS | 4.1 GWh | 38.7 mi |
| Cloud County Wind Farm | Concordia, KS | 326.1 GWh | 46.3 mi |
| Ellinwood | Ellinwood, KS | 28.0 MWh | 43.4 mi |
| Great Bend - Sunflower | Great Bend, KS | 19.8 GWh | 50.4 mi |
| Hoisington | Hoisington, KS | 39.0 MWh | 41.9 mi |
| Kansas Ethanol, LLC | Lyons, KS | 117.4 GWh | 41.9 mi |
| Lincoln | Lincoln, KS | 32.0 MWh | 10 mi |
| Lindsborg | Lindsborg, KS | 2.2 GWh | 32.9 mi |
| McPherson 2 | McPherson, KS | 20.4 GWh | 45 mi |
| McPherson 3 | McPherson, KS | 7.5 GWh | 46 mi |
| Minneapolis City of | Minneapolis, KS | 74.0 MWh | 29.3 mi |
| Osborne | Osborne, KS | 30.4 MWh | 47.1 mi |
| Post Rock Wind Power Project, LLC | Ellsworth, KS | 433.4 GWh | 7.9 mi |
| Russell | Russell, KS | 1.7 GWh | 33.6 mi |
| Russell Downtown | Russell, KS | 33.0 MWh | 37 mi |
| Russell Energy Center | Russell, KS | 385.0 MWh | 36.1 mi |
| Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I | Lincoln, KS | 139.8 GWh | 1 mi |
| Solomon-DS&O | Solomon, KS | 2.3 GWh | 43 mi |
| Sterling | Sterling, KS | 22.0 MWh | 46.9 mi |