Fort Hays State University Wind Farm
Fort Hays State University Wind Farm is a 4 MW wind farm in Ellis County, Kansas, operated by Fort Hays State University. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service in 2013.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 4 MW
- 4 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 2013
- EIA plant ID
- 61540
Where it is
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- County
- Ellis County, Kansas
- Coordinates
- 38.8743, -99.4052
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Commercial Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Fort Hays State University
- Primary energy source
- Wind
- Technologies
- Onshore Wind Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Fort Hays State University Wind Farm: FAQ
- Where is Fort Hays State University Wind Farm?
- In Ellis County, Kansas (KS). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is Fort Hays State University Wind Farm?
- 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Fort Hays State University Wind Farm?
- EIA-860M names Fort Hays State University as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as Fort Hays State University Wind Farm LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Fort Hays State University here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Fort Hays State University Wind Farm LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Fort Hays State University Wind Farm still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.