Kohler Co. today announced a 15-year agreement to purchase 100 megawatts of wind power per year from the Diamond Vista wind farm located near Salina, Kansas. Enel Green Power North America will construct the project this year and will be the long-term owner and operator of the nearly 300 MW wind project. Enel acquired Diamond … Continue reading Kohler Invests in Wind Energy
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Enel signs 330 million US dollar tax equity agreement for Thunder Ranch wind farm in the USA
Enel Green Power North America, Inc. (“EGPNA”), the U.S. renewable energy company of the Enel Group, acting through its subsidiary Thunder Ranch Wind Holdings, LLC (“Thunder Ranch Holdings”),1 has signed a tax equity agreement worth approximately 330 million U.S. dollars with the Alternative Energy Investing Group of Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) and GE Energy Financial … Continue reading Enel signs 330 million US dollar tax equity agreement for Thunder Ranch wind farm in the USA
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Kansas wind energy developers optimistic
Wind energy officials said the push for more wind farms in Kansas won’t slow down despite the biggest wind energy buyer halting for now. Various local, state and corporate officials, as well as local landowners will gather Wednesday in Kingman County to dedicate the Kingman and Ninnescah wind farms, the Wichita Eagle (http://bit.ly/2nAr09O ) reported. … Continue reading Kansas wind energy developers optimistic
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Enel begins operation in USA of its largest wind farm
The 400 MW Cimarron Bend wind farm can generate around 1.8 TWh annually Construction of the project required an overall investment of about 610 million US dollars The power and renewable energy credits from Cimarron Bend are being sold under two separate PPAs to Google and to the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities Cimarron … Continue reading Enel begins operation in USA of its largest wind farm
Continue readingWestar completes 280 MW Western Plains wind farm in Kansas
Westar Energy has completed the 280MW Western Plains wind farm in Kansas. The project, which is located near Spearville in Ford county, features 122 Siemens SWT-2.3-108 wind turbines. Westar will own and operate the wind farm, which was developed by Infinity Wind and built by Mortenson Construction. About 200 temporary jobs were created during construction … Continue reading Westar completes 280 MW Western Plains wind farm in Kansas
Continue readingEnel Green Power completes first 200 MW of Cimarron Bend wind power plant in Kansas
Enel Green Power North America is closing out 2016 with the start of operations of the first 200 MW of the company’s largest wind power project in Enel Green Power’s global portfolio, the 400 MW Cimarron Bend wind project in Clark County, Kansas. Cimarron Bend, which began construction in April 2016, will further solidify EGPNA’s position … Continue reading Enel Green Power completes first 200 MW of Cimarron Bend wind power plant in Kansas
Continue readingWind energy in Kansas
Two wind farms in central Kansas are now online and supplying electricity to Westar Energy. The wind farms came online within the last two weeks, even though a civil lawsuit seeking an injunction against one of them is still pending, the Hutchinson News reported. Westar Energy said the 120-turbine Kingman and 121-turbine Ninnescah Wind Energy … Continue reading Wind energy in Kansas
Continue readingMicrosoft announces its largest purchase of wind power
On Monday, Microsoft Corp. announced its largest purchase of wind energy to date with the signing of two agreements. Combined, these agreements represent 237 megawatts of wind energy, which brings Microsoft’s total investment in wind energy projects in the U.S. to more than 500 megawatts. “Microsoft is committed to building a responsible cloud, and … Continue reading Microsoft announces its largest purchase of wind power
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Vestas receives 178 MW order in Kansas
First Vestas V117-3.3 MW turbines in Kansas, underlining the 3 MW-platform’s versatility. Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) has placed a firm and unconditional order for 54 V117-3.3 MW turbines, to be deployed at the 178 MW Bloom Wind Project in Kansas. The order includes a five-year Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service agreement, which is … Continue reading Vestas receives 178 MW order in Kansas
Continue readingThe value of Kansas wind energy
Being a windy state comes with an increased risk of prairie fires and downed power lines. But the natural resource’s abundance has its advantages as well, with the planned Cimarron Bend wind farm and nine other pending projects newly demonstrating how such clean energy can answer market demand while helping out Kansas’ economy. When the … Continue reading The value of Kansas wind energy
Continue readingWind energy in Kansas: Enel begins its largest wind farm
With a total installed capacity of 400 MW, Cimarron Bend will be Enel’s largest wind farm worldwide. Enel will invest approximately 610 million US dollars in the construction of the new facility. The power and the renewable energy credits from Cimarron Bend will be sold under power purchase agreements to Google and to the Kansas … Continue reading Wind energy in Kansas: Enel begins its largest wind farm
Continue readingWind energy in Kansas moving ahead
Tom Kiernan, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association said, “Wind energy remains quite strong. It makes sense for states to move forward.” After Texas, Kansas has the nation’s second largest wind power potential. Now the state ranks 6th among the states in wind power capacity. The huge wind power possibilities of Kansas was all … Continue reading Wind energy in Kansas moving ahead
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Siemens receives major U.S. order from Westar Energy for 280-megawatt wind power project
Siemens to supply and service 122 wind turbines for Western Plains wind power plant in Kansas. 280-megawatt onshore wind power project to be located in Ford County Siemens has been awarded an order from Westar Energy, Inc. to supply, support install and provide service for 122 wind turbines for the Western Plains Wind Farm … Continue reading Siemens receives major U.S. order from Westar Energy for 280-megawatt wind power project
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Westar Energy to lower customer costs by adding more Kansas wind energy
More Kansas wind will help power the homes and businesses of Westar Energy’s customers by early 2017. Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE:WR) announced today an agreement that will add nearly 300 megawatts to its growing wind energy portfolio. Westar in collaboration with Infinity Wind Power will construct the Western Plains Wind Farm, a 280-megawatt wind … Continue reading Westar Energy to lower customer costs by adding more Kansas wind energy
Continue readingWind power in Kansas: strong activity for wind farm
Kansas had the third-highest amount of wind power capacity under construction in the country in the second quarter, with buyers including in-state utilities and an internet search company. There were 1,070.75 megawatts of wind power capacity under construction in Kansas as of the second quarter of 2015, according to the American Wind Energy Association, an … Continue reading Wind power in Kansas: strong activity for wind farm
Continue readingPPA for 65 MW of Kansas Wind Energy
Marshall Wind Energy LLC has secured three long-term wind power purchase agreements totaling 65 MW with municipal organizations in Missouri and Kansas. Columbia, Mo.-based Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission (MJMEUC), Wichita, Kan.-based Kansas Power Pool (KPP), and the City of Independence, Mo., Department of Power and Light (IPL) have each signed up for output … Continue reading PPA for 65 MW of Kansas Wind Energy
Continue readingWestar plans to buy wind power from new wind farm in Kansas
Westar Energy says it plans to buy energy from a new wind farm to be built in Pratt County. The utility company announced Tuesday that it will buy the wind energy from a 200-megawatt wind farm built for it by an affiliate of NextEra Energy Resources. The Ninnescah wind farm is expected to be … Continue reading Westar plans to buy wind power from new wind farm in Kansas
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Pattern buys 270 MW of midwest wind power
Pattern Energy Group has finalized its purchase of 351MW of operational wind capacity from Wind Capital Partners. The deal gives Pattern ownership rights to the 201MW Post Rock facility in central Kansas and 150MW Lost Creek in northwestern Missouri, but the company expects to retain only 270MW of the acquired capacity. The remaining 81MW … Continue reading Pattern buys 270 MW of midwest wind power
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Wind power in Kansas: Vestas wind turbines for a 72 MW wind farm
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 36 V110-2.0 MW turbines to power the Marshall Wind Farm in Marshall County, Kansas. The order was placed by RPM Access LLC, an independent developer, owner and operator of wind farms in the Midwest. The project’s scope includes supply and commissioning … Continue reading Wind power in Kansas: Vestas wind turbines for a 72 MW wind farm
Continue readingMortenson Construction to build Slate Creek wind farm in Kansas
Mortenson Construction’s Wind Energy Group announced its selection as EPC contractor to build the Slate Creek Wind Project by long-term partner, EDF Renewable Energy. Located in Geuda Springs, Kansas, the Slate Creek Wind Project will consist of 75 Vestas 2.0 megawatt (MW) wind turbines. The project marks the 26th wind project Mortenson will construct … Continue reading Mortenson Construction to build Slate Creek wind farm in Kansas
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