Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II
223 North Hwy 14, Lincoln, KS 67455Plant Summary Information
Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II is ranked #40 out of 174 power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II generated 108.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| 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 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 414.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,556 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #441 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 174 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #31 out of 52 Kansas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II
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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 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 414.3 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 |
|---|
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| #431 | Bishop Hill III | Cambridge, IL | 428.7 GWh |
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| #433 | Heartland Divide Wind Project, LLC | Melville, IA | 425.8 GWh |
| #434 | Whispering Willow Wind Farm - East | Iowa Falls, IA | 425.2 GWh |
| #435 | Courtenay Wind Farm | Courtenay, ND | 423.0 GWh |
| #436 | Los Vientos Windpower IV | Rio Grande City, TX | 422.0 GWh |
| #437 | Glass Sands Wind Facility | Sulphur, OK | 420.5 GWh |
| #438 | Leaning Juniper Wind Power II | Arlington, OR | 416.6 GWh |
| #439 | Rattlesnake Flat | Ritzville, WA | 414.7 GWh |
| #440 | Callahan Divide Wind Energy Center | Tusocola, TX | 414.3 GWh |
| #442 | Post Oak Wind LLC | Abilene, TX | 414.0 GWh |
| #443 | Senate Wind LLC | Bryson, TX | 413.7 GWh |
| #444 | Morning Light Wind Farm | Adair, IA | 413.3 GWh |
| #445 | Judith Gap Wind Energy Center | Harlowton, MT | 412.3 GWh |
| #446 | Los Vientos Wind 1A | Sebastian, TX | 408.3 GWh |
| #447 | Camp Grove Wind Farm | Wyoming, IL | 406.4 GWh |
| #448 | Midway Wind, LLC | Taft, TX | 403.7 GWh |
| #449 | Panther Creek Wind Farm II | Big Spring, TX | 402.1 GWh |
| #450 | Milford Wind Corridor I LLC | Milford, UT | 401.4 GWh |
| #451 | Glenrock | Glenrock, WY | 401.0 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 | 192.0 MWh | 39.2 mi |
| Beloit Solar LLC | Beloit, KS | 4.6 GWh | 38.7 mi |
| Cloud County Wind Farm | Concordia, KS | 316.5 GWh | 46.3 mi |
| Ellinwood | Ellinwood, KS | 118.0 MWh | 43.4 mi |
| Great Bend - Sunflower | Great Bend, KS | 51.9 GWh | 50.4 mi |
| Hoisington | Hoisington, KS | 32.0 MWh | 41.9 mi |
| Hutchinson Energy Center | Hutchinson, KS | 29.1 GWh | 57.7 mi |
| Kansas Ethanol, LLC | Lyons, KS | 116.3 GWh | 41.9 mi |
| Lincoln | Lincoln, KS | 22.0 MWh | 10 mi |
| Lindsborg | Lindsborg, KS | 2.4 GWh | 32.9 mi |
| McPherson 2 | McPherson, KS | 15.2 GWh | 45 mi |
| McPherson 3 | McPherson, KS | 14.5 GWh | 46 mi |
| Minneapolis City of | Minneapolis, KS | 99.0 MWh | 29.3 mi |
| Osborne | Osborne, KS | 15.7 MWh | 47.1 mi |
| Post Rock Wind Power Project, LLC | Ellsworth, KS | 399.6 GWh | 7.9 mi |
| Russell Downtown | Russell, KS | 87.0 MWh | 37 mi |
| Russell Energy Center | Russell, KS | 700.0 MWh | 36.1 mi |
| Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I | Lincoln, KS | 250.8 GWh | 1 mi |
| Solomon-DS&O | Solomon, KS | 2.4 GWh | 43 mi |
| Sterling | Sterling, KS | 32.0 MWh | 46.9 mi |