Cedar Springs I & II Wind Farm
'Cedar Springs Wind Farm Complex is a 531.56-megawatt onshore wind farm located in Converse County, Wyoming, United States. The $600 million project consists of three phases with a total of 192 turbines and became operational in 2020.
Economic and environmental impact
The construction of the wind farm created approximately 400 jobs during development, including 40 positions filled by displaced oil and gas workers. The project is expected to provide over $100 million in tax revenue over its lifetime, funding local schools and public services. The wind farm generates enough energy to power approximately 120,000 homes annually.Project overview
The complex consists of three phases:- Cedar Springs I: 199.4 MW
- Cedar Springs II: 198.88 MW
- Cedar Springs III: 133.28 MW
Turbine specifications
The wind farm employs two types of GE turbines across its three phases:Cedar Springs I & II:
- GE 2.8-127: 89 m hub height, 127 m rotor diameter
- GE 2.3-116: 80 m hub height, 116 m rotor diameter
- 44 × GE Energy 2.8-127
- 4 × GE Energy 2.3-116
Location
The wind farm is located approximately 50 miles northeast of Casper and about 30 miles northwest of Douglas.The three phases are located in Converse County:
- Cedar Springs I:
- Cedar Springs II:
- Cedar Springs III:
Development and construction
The project was developed by Cedar Springs Transmission and Orion Wind Resources, with Blattner Energy handling construction. All three phases were completed in 2020.Construction began in spring 2020, with turbine installation starting in May. The project employed both local contractors and materials where possible, contributing to the local economy through accommodation, fuel, and other local services. The construction was completed on schedule by December 2020, transitioning to a permanent staff of 20 full-time employees.