Wildorado Wind Ranch
Appearance
The Wildorado Wind Ranch, completed in 2007, is located on approximately 16,000 acres (6,500 ha) 25 miles (40 km) west of Amarillo, Texas and consists of 161 MW of wind turbines (70 Siemens Mk II turbines each capable of generating 2.3 MW at peak wind speeds). These turbines have the capacity to meet the electricity demand of more than 50,000 households. The Wildorado Wind Ranch was developed by Cielo Wind Power, of Austin, Texas, in conjunction with Edison Mission Group of Irvine, California,[1][2] Epplament Energy and Lestis Private Capital Group.
References
- ^ Siemens Receives 70-Turbine Order for Texas Project Renewable Energy Access, 22 March 2006.
- ^ EMG Completes 161 MW Wind Project in Texas