Where is Western Plains Wind?

In Gove 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 Western Plains Wind?

3 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Western Plains Wind?

EIA-860M names Western Plains Wind, LLC 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 Western Plains Wind LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Western Plains Wind, LLC 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 "Western Plains Wind LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Western Plains Wind still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Western Plains Wind

Western Plains Wind is a 3 MW wind farm in Gove County, Kansas, operated by Western Plains Wind, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside SPP. Its unit entered service in 2021.

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: 2.7 MW; 2.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2021
EIA plant ID: 65484

Where it is

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County: Gove County, Kansas
Coordinates: 39.122, -100.733
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Industrial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Western Plains Wind, LLC
Primary energy source: Wind
Technologies: Onshore Wind Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Western Plains Wind, LLC reports to EIA →

Western Plains Wind: FAQ

Where is Western Plains Wind?: In Gove 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 Western Plains Wind?: 3 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Western Plains Wind?: EIA-860M names Western Plains Wind, LLC 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 Western Plains Wind LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Western Plains Wind, LLC 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 "Western Plains Wind LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Western Plains Wind still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.