Elk River Wind Project
This 150-megawatt wind energy production site spans 7,907 acres, although the actual turbine footprint only occupies about two percent of the land. The project has created over 200 jobs since it went into operation in December 2005.
This 150-megawatt wind energy production site spans 7,907 acres, although the actual turbine footprint only occupies about two percent of the land. The project has created over 200 jobs since it went into operation in December 2005.
The estimated 550,000 megawatt hours of energy annually purchased from the project creates enough energy to meet the needs of about 42,000 homes each year in South West Missouri, SouthEast Kansas, NorthEast Oklahoma, and NorthWest Arkansas.
Take a self-guided tour and discover the amazing power of wind energy!
Located in Buter County, near Beaumont, Kansas
