Ørsted's onshore wind farms

Where we operate

In 2018, Ørsted expanded into the onshore wind industry. We currently operate 2.1 GW of onshore wind assets in the US and across the island of Ireland. We’ve got 2 GW under construction across the US states of Alabama, Texas, Nebraska, and South Dakota, in Ireland and in the UK. By 2030, we aim to have 17.5 GW of onshore wind, solar, and storage capacity across the globe.

Find out more about each of our onshore projects below.

Wind farms in the US

Amazon Wind Farm Texas

Amazon Wind Farm Texas

Status: In operation

Location: Scurry County, Texas

Number of turbines: 110

Capacity: 253 MW

Turbine type: GE 2.3 MW

In commercial operation since: 2017

Amazon Wind Farm Texas helps meet the energy needs of Texas during peak demand periods by providing reliable, clean wind-powered electricity, generating enough clean energy to power 90,000 US homes.
Haystack Wind Farm

Haystack Wind Farm

Status: Under construction

Location: Wayne County, Nebraska

Number of wind turbines: 69

Capacity: 298MW

Turbine type: Siemens 2.4MW and 5MW

To enter commercial operation: in 2021

This construction-ready project was acquired by Ørsted in 2020 and will expand Ørsted’s operations into the Southwest Power Pool.
Helena Energy Center

Helena Energy Center

Status: Under construction

Location: Bee County, Texas

Number of wind turbines: 66

Total area: Approx. 15,000 acres (60 km2)

Capacity: 268 MW

Turbine type: Vestas

Helena Energy Center will comprise co-located wind and solar generation. It’s our largest onshore project in the US to date, and the first wind-solar hybrid energy centre. It’ll have the capability to power an estimated 140,000 homes over the course of a year.

The project represents an investment of nearly USD 500 million in Bee County, Texas, and will generate tens of millions in tax revenue that’ll enhance the county and school services without raising taxes.

The wind farm component will have the capability to power an estimated 90,000 homes, which will help meet the energy needs of Texas with reliable and flexible wind-powered electricity.
Lockett Wind

Lockett Wind

Status: In operation

Location: Near Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas

Number of wind turbines: 75

Capacity: 184 MW

Turbine type: GE 2.45 MW

In commercial operation since: 2019

Lockett Wind provides 75,000 US homes with clean and reliable wind-powered electricity while contributing to the Wilbarger community.

The project has donated over USD 25,000 in support of local youth programmes, food bank donation, and other non-profit contributions. Over the project’s lifespan, Lockett wind farm will contribute over USD 70 million to the local community in landowner payments and property taxes.
Plum Creek Wind

Plum Creek Wind

Status: In operation

Location: Wayne County, Nebraska

Number of wind turbines: 82

Capacity: 230 MW

Turbine type: GE 2.8 MW

In commercial operation since 2020 Read more at https://plumcreekwindenergy.com
Sage Draw Wind

Sage Draw Wind

Status: In operation

Location: Garza and Lynn County, Texas

Number of wind turbines: 120

Capacity: 338 MW

Turbine type: GE 2.82MW

In commercial operation since: 2020

Ørsted has entered into a 12-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with ExxonMobil to supply wind power from Sage Draw Wind.
Tahoka Wind

Tahoka Wind

Status: In operation

Location: Lynn County, Texas

Number of wind turbines: 120

Capacity: 300 MW

Turbine type: GE 2.5 MW

In commercial operation since: 2018

Tahoka Wind helps meet the growing energy needs of the state of Texas by generating enough clean energy to power almost 119,000 US homes. The project will give the local community a significant economic boost, with over USD 59 million contributed in the form of property taxes.
Western Trail Wind Farm

Western Trail Wind Farm

Status: Under construction

Location: Wilbarger County, Texas

Number of wind turbines: 130

Capacity: 367 MW

Turbine type: GE 2.8 MW

To enter commercial operation: in 2021

Western Trail Wind will provide long-term financial returns in the form of increased property tax to the Wilbarger County community and three independent school districts.
Willow Creek Wind

Willow Creek Wind

Status: In operation

Location: Butte County, South Dakota

Number of wind turbines: 38

Capacity: 103 MW

Turbine type: 2.3 MW and 2.8 MW

In commercial operation since: 2020

This construction-ready project was acquired by Ørsted in 2019 and will expand Ørsted’s operations into the Southwest Power Pool.

Willow Creek Wind generates enough energy to power 40,000 US homes.
Willow Springs Wind

Willow Springs Wind

Status: In operation

Location: Haskell County, Texas

Number of wind turbines: 100

Capacity: 250 MW

Turbine type: GE 2.5 MW

In commercial operation since: 2017

Willow Springs wind farm is giving the local community a significant economic boost. The project will generate enough clean energy to power approximately 92,000 US homes while contributing approximately USD 44 million to the region in property taxes.

Wind farms in the UK

Kennoxhead phase 1

Kennoxhead phase 1

Status: Under construction

Location: Near Glespin, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

Number of turbines: 19

Installed capacity: 62 MW

To enter commercial operation: in 2022

Read more at https://kennoxheadwind.co.uk

Irish wind farms

Ballymartin

Ballymartin

Status: In operation

Location: 7 km west of Mullinavat, County Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland, alongside the Smithstown wind farm

Number of turbines: 3

Installed capacity: 6.9 MW

In commercial operation since: June 2011
Booltiagh 1

Booltiagh 1

Status: In operation

Location: 15 km west of Ennis, County Clare, Republic of Ireland, along with Booltiagh 2

Number of turbines: 12

Installed capacity: 18 MW

In commercial operation since: October 2005
Booltiagh 2

Booltiagh 2

Status: In operation

Location: 25 km north-west of Cashel, County Tipperary, on the same site as Booltiagh 1

Number of turbines: 6

Installed capacity: 12 MW

In commercial operation since: September 2013
Flughland

Flughland

Status: In operation

Location: 44 km west of Letterkenny, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, close to Sorne 1 and Sorne 2

Number of turbines: 4

Installed capacity: 9.2 MW

In commercial operation since: August 2009
Garracummer

Garracummer

Status: In operation

Location: 25 km north-west of Cashel, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland

Number of turbines: 17

Installed capacity: 42.5 MW

In commercial operation since: March 2013
Gneeves

Gneeves

Status: In operation

Location: 6 km south-west of Millstreet, County Cork, Republic of Ireland

Number of turbines: 11

Installed capacity: 9.4 MW

In commercial operation since: June 2006
Inchincoosh

Inchincoosh

Status: In operation

Location: 7 km north of Kilgarvan village in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland (extension of Kilgarvan, along with Sillahertane)

Number of turbines: 13

Installed capacity: 32.5 MW

In commercial operation since: June 2009
Kilgarvan

Kilgarvan

Status: In operation

Location: 7 km north of Kilgarvan village in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland

Number of turbines: 15

Installed capacity: 45 MW

In commercial operation since: November 2007
Knockawarriga 1

Knockawarriga 1

Status: In operation

Location: 12 km south-east of Abbeyfeale in County Limerick, Republic of Ireland

Number of turbines: 9

Installed capacity: 22.5 MW

In commercial operation since: August 2008
Knockawarriga 2

Knockawarriga 2

Status: In operation

Location: 12 km south-east of Abbeyfeale in County Limerick, Republic of Ireland

Number of turbines: 3

Installed capacity: 7.5 MW

In commercial operation since: January 2020
Lisheen 1

Lisheen 1

Status: In operation

Location: 10 km east south-east of the town of Templemore, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland

Number of turbines: 18

Installed capacity: 36 MW

In commercial operation since: September 2009
Lisheen 2

Lisheen 2

Status: In operation

Location: 10 km east south-east of the town of Templemore, County Tipperary (extension of Lisheen1)

Number of turbines: 12

Installed capacity: 24 MW

In commercial operation since: June 2013
Mienvee

Mienvee

Status: In operation

Location: Holyford, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland, within Garracummer wind farm.

Number of turbines: 1

Installed capacity: 0.9 MW

In commercial operation since: October 2004
Owenreagh 1

Owenreagh 1

Status: In operation

Location: County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, along with Owenreagh 2

Number of turbines: 9

Installed capacity: 2.5 MW

In commercial operation since: April 1997
Owenreagh 2

Owenreagh 2

Status: In operation

Location: County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, along with Owenreagh 1

Number of turbines: 6

Installed capacity: 2.6 MW

In commercial operation since: 2008
Sillahertane

Sillahertane

Status: In operation

Location: 7 km north of Kilgarvan village in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland (extension of Kilgarvan, along with Inchincoosh)

Number of turbines: 10

Installed capacity: 8.5 MW

In commercial operation since: June 2009
Smithstown

Smithstown

Status: In operation

Location: County Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland

Number of turbines: 4

Installed capacity: 8 MW

In commercial operation since: August 2013
Sorne 1

Sorne 1

Status: In operation

Location: 9 km east of Buncrana, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, together Sorne 2, close to Flughland

Number of turbines: 16

Installed capacity: 32 MW

In commercial operation since: January 2006
Sorne 2

Sorne 2

Status: In operation

Location: 9 km east of Buncrana, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, close to Flughland (extension of Sorne 1)

Number of turbines: 3

Installed capacity: 6.9 MW

In commercial operation since: January 2009