Overview
Cimarron Bend Wind Project I LLC is a 200 MW onshore wind farm in Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Cimarron Bend Wind Project I LLC is an operational onshore wind farm located in Kansas, United States. With a capacity of 200 MW, it represents a medium-to-large scale wind installation within the U.S. renewable energy sector. The facility is owned and operated by Cimarron Bend Wind Project I LLC and is situated in an area well-suited for wind energy generation. The facility's 200 MW capacity places it among significant wind projects in the region. The U.S. wind energy sector benefits from federal incentives such as the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), which encourage the development of wind power. Kansas, in particular, has strong wind resources and a supportive regulatory environment for renewable energy. Cimarron Bend Wind Project I LLC plays a role in diversifying the local energy mix and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Wind farms like this one contribute to grid stability and provide clean electricity to the surrounding area. The project also supports local economic development through job creation and land lease payments to landowners.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an area with strong and consistent wind resources, typical of the Great Plains region. Onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures can minimize these effects. The project contributes to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supports state and national renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
Cimarron Bend Wind Project I LLC is located in Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.355000, -99.991000.
The facility has a capacity of 200 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale wind farm.
The facility is owned by Cimarron Bend Wind Project I LLC.
Wind energy in the U.S. is supported by federal incentives like the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), which mandate a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources.
Onshore wind farms can impact local wildlife, particularly birds and bats, and may have visual effects on the landscape. Proper siting and mitigation strategies help minimize these impacts.