Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center
9084 70th Road Galesburg, Galesburg, KS 66740Plant Summary Information
Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center is ranked #25 out of 1,359 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center generated 325.7 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Empire District Electric Co |
| Location | Neosho County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #641 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #25 out of 1,359 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 152 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 49 Kansas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center
Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center (62481) |
| Plant Address | 9084 70th Road Galesburg, Galesburg, KS 66740 |
| Utility | Empire District Electric Co (5860) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.48536, -95.37673 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2021 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Westar Energy Inc (22500) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator NRW1 Details Operating May 2021
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDE.NEOSHORDGE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDE.NEOSHORDGE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 301 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 294.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 294.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 139 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 139 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V120-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 400 |
Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Young Wind | Graham, TX | 1.6 TWh |
| #16 | Fowler Ridge Wind Farm LLC | Fowler, IN | 1.6 TWh |
| #17 | Palo Alto Wind Farm | Emmetsburg, IA | 1.5 TWh |
| #18 | Grande Prairie Wind Farm | O'Neill, NE | 1.5 TWh |
| #19 | Beaver Creek Wind | Ogden, IA | 1.4 TWh |
| #20 | TB Flats | Medicine Bow, WY | 1.4 TWh |
| #21 | Maverick Creek Wind | Eden, TX | 1.4 TWh |
| #22 | North English | Montezuma, IA | 1.4 TWh |
| #23 | Jordan Creek Wind Farm, LLC | Judyville, IN | 1.3 TWh |
| #24 | Clearwater Wind I | Miles City, MT | 1.3 TWh |
| #26 | Lacy Creek Wind Energy Center | Sterling City, TX | 1.3 TWh |
| #27 | Inertia Wind Project | Haskell, TX | 1.3 TWh |
| #28 | Iron Star Wind Project | Dodge City, KS | 1.3 TWh |
| #29 | Red Cloud Wind LLC | Corona, NM | 1.2 TWh |
| #30 | Thunderhead Wind Energy LLC | Boone, NE | 1.2 TWh |
| #31 | Sage Draw Wind | Wilson, TX | 1.2 TWh |
| #32 | Mesquite Star | Roscoe, TX | 1.2 TWh |
| #33 | Santa Rita East | Barnhart, TX | 1.2 TWh |
| #34 | Azure Sky Wind Project, LLC Hybrid | Throckmorton, TX | 1.2 TWh |
| #35 | Ranchero Wind Farm LLC | Iraan, TX | 1.2 TWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington (KS) | Burlington, KS | 117.0 MWh | 53 mi |
| Chanute 2 | Chanute, KS | 79.2 GWh | 15.2 mi |
| Chanute 3 | Chanute, KS | 694.0 MWh | 11.7 mi |
| CML&P Generating Facility No. 2 | Coffeyville, KS | 93.2 GWh | 29.4 mi |
| Coffeyville | Coffeyville, KS | 10.9 GWh | 33.6 mi |
| East Kansas Agri-Energy, LLC | Garnett, KS | 5.0 GWh | 54.9 mi |
| Erie | Erie, KS | 7.0 MWh | 9.5 mi |
| Erie Energy Center | Erie, KS | 1.9 GWh | 9.8 mi |
| Fredonia | Fredonia, KS | 15.0 MWh | 24.4 mi |
| Garnett Municipal | Garnett, KS | 9.0 MWh | 54.7 mi |
| Girard | Girard, KS | 185.0 MWh | 29.5 mi |
| Iola | Iola, KS | 909.0 MWh | 30.4 mi |
| Jayhawk Wind Energy Center | Hepler, KS | 627.2 GWh | 24.3 mi |
| North Fork Ridge Wind Energy Center | Mindenmines, MO | 530.2 GWh | 48 mi |
| Oak Grove Power Producers | Arcadia, KS | 20.2 GWh | 41.5 mi |
| Prairie Queen Wind Farm | Moran, KS | 600.5 GWh | 35.1 mi |
| Riverton | Riverton, KS | 1.2 TWh | 46.9 mi |
| State Line Combined Cycle | Joplin, MO | 2.2 TWh | 51 mi |
| Wolf Creek Generating Station | Burlington, KS | 9.2 TWh | 54.8 mi |
| Wolf Creek Generator | Burlington, KS | 106.0 MWh | 57 mi |