Project Overview
The Desert Sky Wind project is an approximately 170-megawatt (MW) wind farm located near the town of Iraan in West Texas. Initially constructed in 2001, it features 107 wind turbines and underwent a full repowering in 2018. AEP Renewables owns and operates the wind farm.
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Facts At A Glance
Project Type
Wind Turbine
Project Name
Desert Sky Wind
Project Location
West Texas
Status
Operating
Commercial Operation
2001 (initial); 2018 (repower)
EPC
Blattner Energy
Owner
AEP Renewables
Operator
AEP Renewables
Wind Farm Rating
170 MW
Number of Wind Turbines
107
Turbine Rating
1.5 MW - 1.85 MW
Rotor Diameter
82.5m - 100m
Hub Height
65m - 80m
Turbine Manufacturer
General Electric