Caney River Wind Project
1201 RD 7, Howard, KS 67349Plant Summary Information
Caney River Wind Project is ranked #28 out of 145 power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Caney River Wind Project generated 264.6 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Caney River Wind Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Caney River Wind Project |
| Location | Elk County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 739.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #980 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #209 out of 1,329 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #28 out of 145 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 49 Kansas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Caney River Wind Project
Caney River Wind Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Caney River Wind Project (57858) |
| Plant Address | 1201 RD 7 Howard, KS 67349 |
| Utility | Caney River Wind Project (57191) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.46, -96.42 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2011 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 739.1 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 | Westar Energy Inc (22500) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 200 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 111 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 111 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V90-1.8 |
| Design Wind Speed | 23 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 344 |
Caney River Wind Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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