Overview
Eurus Combine Hills Turbine Ranch 2 is an operational onshore wind farm in Oregon, USA, with a capacity of 66.1 MW, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio.
Eurus Combine Hills Turbine Ranch 2 is an operational onshore wind farm located in Oregon, United States. With a capacity of 66.1 MW, it represents a medium-scale wind energy facility within the state's growing renewable energy sector. The plant is owned by Eurus Combine Hills II LLC and operates under the regulatory framework of the US, including the Inflation Reduction Act and Oregon's Renewable Portfolio Standard. The facility utilizes wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity, a technology that has seen significant deployment in the Pacific Northwest due to favorable wind resources. Oregon's RPS requires 50% of electricity from renewable sources by 2040, supporting projects like this wind farm. The plant's capacity of 66.1 MW places it in the mid-range for onshore wind farms in the region. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. It also supports local grid stability and provides clean energy to the community. The facility's location in Oregon aligns with the state's commitment to expanding renewable energy infrastructure and meeting climate goals.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in an area with strong and consistent wind resources, typical for the Columbia Plateau region of Oregon. Onshore wind farms like this one can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations, though modern siting practices aim to minimize these effects. The facility supports Oregon's transition to a cleaner energy grid by providing renewable electricity without air emissions or water consumption.
Frequently asked questions
Eurus Combine Hills Turbine Ranch 2 is located in Oregon, United States, at coordinates 45.943, -118.591.
The wind farm has a capacity of 66.1 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind facility.
The facility is owned by Eurus Combine Hills II LLC.
Oregon's Renewable Portfolio Standard requires 50% of electricity from renewable sources by 2040, supported by federal incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Onshore wind energy produces electricity without greenhouse gas emissions or water consumption, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change.