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
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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
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Haystack Wind Farm
Haystack Wind Farm
Status: In commercial operation since: 2022
Location: Wayne County, Nebraska
Number of wind turbines: 69
Capacity: 298MW
Turbine type: Siemens 2.4MW and 5MW
This construction-ready project was acquired by Ørsted in 2020, expanding our operations into the Southwest Power Pool.
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Helena Energy Center
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Lincoln Land Wind
Lincoln Land Wind
Status: In operation
Location: Morgan County, Illinois
Number of wind turbines: 107
Capacity: 302MW
In commercial operation since: Commercial operation began in November 2021
Ørsted acquired Lincoln Land in 2021 after construction was completed on the wind project. Lincoln Land Wind is fully contracted by power purchase agreements with Meta and McDonalds.
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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
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Plum Creek Wind
Plum Creek Wind
Status: In operationLocation: 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
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Sage Draw Wind
Sage Draw Wind
Status: In operationLocation: 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.
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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.
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Western Trail Wind Farm
Western Trail Wind Farm
Status: In operation
Location: Wilbarger County, Texas
Number of wind turbines: 130
Capacity: 367 MW
Turbine type: GE 2.8 MW
In commercial operation since: 2021
The Western Trail wind farm provides long-term financial returns in the form of increased property tax to the Wilbarger County community and three independent school districts.Ørsted has entered into long-term, corporate power purchase agreements (CPPA’s) with PepsiCo, Hormel Foods, and Nucor for the majority of the power generated from the project.
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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.
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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
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Kennoxhead phase 1
Kennoxhead phase 1
Status: In operation
Location: Near Glespin, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Number of turbines: 13
Installed capacity: 62 MW
In commercial operation since: 2022Read more at https://kennoxheadwind.co.uk
Irish wind farms
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Ballymartin
Ballymartin
Status: In operationLocation: 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
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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
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Booltiagh 2
Booltiagh 2
Status: In operationLocation: 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
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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
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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
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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
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Inchincoosh
Inchincoosh
Status: In operationLocation: 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
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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
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Knockawarriga 1
Knockawarriga 1
Status: In operationLocation: 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
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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
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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
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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
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Mienvee
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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
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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
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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
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Smithstown
Smithstown
Status: In operationLocation: County Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland
Number of turbines: 4
Installed capacity: 8 MW
In commercial operation since: August 2013
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Sorne 1
Sorne 1
Status: In operation
Location: 9 km east of Buncrana, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, together with Sorne 2, close to Flughland
Number of turbines: 16
Installed capacity: 32 MW
In commercial operation since: January 2006
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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
Wind farms in France
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C2C Fruges
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Fond des Saules
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L'alemont
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Le Bois Sapin
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Les Sohettes
Wind farms in Germany
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Schiederhof
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Rotmainquelle
