Overview
Kingman Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in Kansas, United States, with a capacity of 214.8 MW, contributing to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
Kingman Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in Kansas, United States. With a capacity of 214.8 MW, it is a medium-to-large scale facility within the U.S. wind energy sector, which has seen significant growth driven by federal and state policies. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Kansas's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which encourages renewable energy development. Onshore wind farms like Kingman Wind typically utilize modern wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electricity, feeding into the regional grid. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. Its location in Kansas, a state with strong wind resources, supports grid stability and provides clean energy to local communities. The facility's operational status underscores its role in the ongoing transition to renewable energy.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in Kansas, a state with abundant wind resources, making it suitable for wind energy generation. Onshore wind farms 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 grid integration of renewable energy and helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
Kingman Wind is located in Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.5867, -98.5793.
Kingman Wind has a capacity of 214.8 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale onshore wind farm.
Kingman Wind is owned by Kingman Wind Energy LLC.
Wind energy in the US is supported by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), which provide tax incentives and mandates for renewable energy generation.
Kingman Wind generates clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels, while supporting Kansas's renewable energy goals.