Orsted starts 200MW Kansas wind farm

Posted on 29 September 2023

Orsted has started operations at the 200MW Sunflower Wind development in Kansas. 

The site is projected to inject tens of millions of dollars in property tax revenue over the next 30 years, which will help fund local infrastructure, schools, and emergency services with no added burden to local taxpayers.

The project will also utilise a new Aircraft Detection Lighting System so the night-time lights on the turbines blink only when planes are detected to reduce light pollution for residents. 

“We’re thrilled to celebrate this achievement and our first clean energy project in Kansas with the community, legislators, and our participating landowners,” said group executive vice president and chief executive Americas at Orsted David Hardy.

“With Sunflower Wind, we now have 13 operational wind farms in the US, generating 832MW in the Southwest Power Pool.”

Governor Laura Kelly added: "Sunflower Wind not only adds to the historic string of mega business investments in Kansas by creating new jobs and driving more private investment into our State, but it will be the first project operating in Kansas to install light mitigating technology that will help preserve our night skies.

“Further, Sunflower Wind has announced a great local partnership to ensure 3000 acres of native, intact grass will remain protected as we continue to tout the ecological treasure we have in the scenic Kansas Flint Hills." 

Source: reNews.BIZ