Western Plains Wind Farm
10400 130 Road, Spearville, KS 67863Plant Summary Information
Western Plains Wind Farm is ranked #43 out of 1,359 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Western Plains Wind Farm generated 263.4 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Western Plains Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc |
| Location | Ford County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #680 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #43 out of 1,359 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 152 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 49 Kansas Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Westar Energy Inc (2016 to 2018) Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (2019 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Western Plains Wind Farm
Western Plains Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Western Plains Wind Farm (60689) |
| Plant Address | 10400 130 Road, Spearville, KS 67863 |
| Utility | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (22500) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.8548, -99.67981 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2017 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 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 1 Details Operating March 2017
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.WPW |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.WPW |
| Nameplate Capacity | 280.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 280.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 280.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 122 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 122 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-108 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Western Plains Wind Farm 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 Western Plains Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Wind Farm LLC | Alexander, KS | 188.2 GWh | 40.5 mi |
| Ashland | Ashland, KS | 27.0 MWh | 45.9 mi |
| Bloom Wind | Minneola, KS | 665.8 GWh | 28.8 mi |
| Cimarron Bend III | Minneola, KS | 536.9 GWh | 37.6 mi |
| Cimarron Bend Wind Project I, LLC | Minneola, KS | 858.0 GWh | 38.5 mi |
| Cimarron Bend Wind Project II, LLC | Minneola, KS | 788.7 GWh | 38.5 mi |
| Cimarron Wind Energy LLC | Cimmaron, KS | 462.5 GWh | 32.8 mi |
| Cimarron Windpower II | Cimarron, KS | 475.5 GWh | 37.9 mi |
| Ensign Wind LLC | Montezuma, KS | 483.0 GWh | 36.7 mi |
| Fort Dodge | Dodge City, KS | 100.7 GWh | 17 mi |
| Gray County Wind Energy | Montezuma, KS | 304.3 GWh | 41.7 mi |
| Greensburg | Greensburg, KS | 13.0 GWh | 27.9 mi |
| Iron Star Wind Project | Dodge City, KS | 1.3 TWh | 21.8 mi |
| Ironwood Wind | Spearville, KS | 514.3 GWh | 5.8 mi |
| Jetmore | Jetmore, KS | 61.0 MWh | 19.5 mi |
| La Crosse | La Crosse, KS | 24.0 MWh | 50.9 mi |
| Shooting Star | Mullinville, KS | 192.4 GWh | 26.5 mi |
| Spearville | Ford, KS | 208.9 GWh | 4 mi |
| Spearville 3 LLC | Spearville, KS | 198.2 GWh | 8.6 mi |
| St John | St. John, KS | 17.0 MWh | 51.1 mi |