Project Overview
The Flat Ridge II Wind Farm, located near Wichita, Kansas, is a joint venture between AEP Renewables and BP Wind Energy. Completed in late 2012, the 470-megawatt (MW) project is currently the largest wind farm in the state of Kansas. Spread across 66,000 acres, Flat Ridge II utilizes 294 wind turbines to generate enough clean electricity to power about 127,000 homes. The entire power output from Flat Ridge II has been sold under long-term contracts to Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc., Southwestern Electric Power Company and Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation under 20-25 year contracts.
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Facts At A Glance
Project Type
Wind Turbine
Project Name
Flat Ridge II
Project Location
Kansas
Status
Operating
Commercial Operation
2012
EPC
Blattner Energy
Owner
AEP Renewables, BP Wind Energy
Operator
AE Power Services LLC, a subsidiary of BP Wind Energy
Wind Farm Rating
470 MW
Number of Wind Turbines
294
Turbine Rating
1.6 MW
Rotor Diameter
87m - 100m
Hub Height
80m
Turbine Manufacturer
General Electric