TB Flats I & II Wind Farm

TB Flats I & II Wind Farm
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CountryUnited States
LocationWyoming
Coordinates42°11′36.7″N 106°7′15.4″W / 42.193528°N 106.120944°W / 42.193528; -106.120944
StatusOperational
Construction began2019
Commission date2021[1]
OwnerPacifiCorp
Wind farm
TypeOnshore
Hub height80-82 m
Rotor diameter110-136 m
Power generation
Nameplate capacity301.1 MW
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TB Flats I & II Wind Farm is a 301.1-megawatt onshore wind farm located in Carbon County and Albany County, Wyoming, United States.[3] The project was developed by Invenergy and later transferred to PacifiCorp as part of their Energy Vision 2020 initiative. It comprises 132 turbines manufactured by Vestas, specifically the V110-2.0 MW and V136-4.3 MW models.[2][4]

Substation and transmission

The Aeolus substation near Medicine Bow serves as a critical connection point for TB Flats I & II, linking the wind farm to the broader PacifiCorp transmission grid. PacifiCorp’s Gateway South transmission project facilitates the delivery of wind-generated power to neighboring states.[1][4]

Economic and environmental impact

The construction and operation of TB Flats I & II created between 1,100 and 1,600 jobs during the development phase and is expected to generate approximately $120 million in tax revenue over its lifetime. The wind farm contributes to diversifying Wyoming’s economy while providing clean, renewable energy capable of powering more than 100,000 homes annually.[5][1]

Development and construction

The development of TB Flats I & II began under Invenergy in 2019. Construction was completed in 2020, with the farm becoming operational in 2021. The wind farm consists of three sections:[2]

Tb flats net generation Oct 2021 - Oct 2024[6]
TB Flats Wind Farm Technical Details[2]
Part County Turbine Model Number of Turbines Unit Power Total Power Rotor Diameter Hub Height
Part 1 Carbon, Albany Vestas V110/2000 28 2 MW 56 MW 110 m 80-82 m
Part 2 Vestas V136/4000-4200 47 4 MW 202.1 MW 136 m
Part 3 Vestas V136/4000-4200 57 4 MW 245.1 MW[7] 136 m

Energy production

TB Flats Wind Farm Monthly Net Generation (MWh)[8]
Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Total
2021 — — — — — — — — — 73,457 163,903 205,908 443,268
2022 175,066 179,232 144,418 160,605 119,589 86,417 62,146 55,642 63,942 95,795 141,891 204,243 1,488,986
2023 151,082 144,760 126,643 129,048 81,060 70,709 64,374 73,547 73,811 86,982 170,857 143,895 1,316,768
2024 131,988 132,410 140,130 122,550 122,272 126,773 63,755 88,736 59,621 71,421 — — 1,059,656

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Ariana Fine (July 29, 2021). "PacifiCorp's TB Flats Wind Farm is Fully Operational". North American Windpower. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d "United States Wind Turbine Database Viewer". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  3. ^ Nicole Pollack (October 2022). "Wyoming Wind Generation Doubled in Two Years - And More Is on the Horizon". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  4. ^ a b The Associated Press (August 26, 2021). "Utility Completes Wind Power Surge With Wyoming Projects". Buckrail. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  5. ^ "1.5M-Pound Trailers Haul Transformers To Huge New Wyoming Wind Substation". Cowboy State Daily. August 2, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  6. ^ "Electricity Data Browser - Plant 62516". U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  7. ^ Uprated turbines
  8. ^ "Electricity Data Browser - Plant 62516". U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Retrieved January 14, 2025.


Invenergy Official Website

PacifiCorp Official Website