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 152 power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II generated 139.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| 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 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 437.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,409 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #389 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 152 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #33 out of 49 Kansas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation 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 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 437.7 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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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 | 114.0 MWh | 39.2 mi |
| Beloit Solar LLC | Beloit, KS | 4.7 GWh | 38.7 mi |
| Cloud County Wind Farm | Concordia, KS | 336.3 GWh | 46.3 mi |
| Diamond Vista Wind Project, LLC | Tampa, KS | 982.0 GWh | 57.7 mi |
| Ellinwood | Ellinwood, KS | 48.0 MWh | 43.4 mi |
| Great Bend - Sunflower | Great Bend, KS | 32.0 GWh | 50.4 mi |
| Hoisington | Hoisington, KS | 62.0 MWh | 41.9 mi |
| Hutchinson Energy Center | Hutchinson, KS | 24.9 GWh | 57.7 mi |
| Kansas Ethanol, LLC | Lyons, KS | 113.4 GWh | 41.9 mi |
| Lincoln | Lincoln, KS | 16.0 MWh | 10 mi |
| McPherson 2 | McPherson, KS | 37.8 GWh | 45 mi |
| McPherson 3 | McPherson, KS | 15.5 GWh | 46 mi |
| Minneapolis City of | Minneapolis, KS | 84.0 MWh | 29.3 mi |
| Osborne | Osborne, KS | 7.8 MWh | 47.1 mi |
| Post Rock Wind Power Project, LLC | Ellsworth, KS | 422.8 GWh | 7.9 mi |
| Russell Downtown | Russell, KS | 78.0 MWh | 37 mi |
| Russell Energy Center | Russell, KS | 2.4 GWh | 36.1 mi |
| Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase I | Lincoln, KS | 272.0 GWh | 1 mi |
| Sterling | Sterling, KS | 157.0 MWh | 46.9 mi |
| Westar Cities Solar | Hutchinson, KS | 2.2 GWh | 61.2 mi |