The site is located at the intersection of CR 25 and CR O near Marienthal in Wichita county. The site is about 10 miles east of Leoti off Highway 96.
Westar Energy is currently also investing in two other wind farms: Meridian Way Wind Farm in Cloud county south of Concordia and Flat Ridge 1 Wind Farm in Barber county near Medicine Lodge. Westar purchases energy produced at Meridian Way through a purchase power agreement and owns half of the Flat Ridge generation and purchases under a purchase power agreement the energy produced from the remaining generation.
Westar Energy announced in February 2009 that it is seeking proposals that could add up to 500 MW of renewable energy to its generation mix.
Directions to the wind farm site: The celebration will be held in the O&M building on site, located at the intersection of CR 25 and CR O, Marienthal, KS, 67863: From Leoti, drive east on Highway 96 toward Marienthal. Turn left (head north) on CR 25. The building is located 1 mile north of Highway 96, just north of O Road on the west side of From Scott City, drive west on Highway 96 toward Marienthal. Turn right (head north) on CR 25.
CR 25 is the Wichita/Scott County line. The site is located 1 mile north of Highway 96, just north of O Road on the west side of CR 25.
“Westar is committed to renewable energy and utilizing Kansas resources. Our Central Plains site has helped rank us among the top 10 utilities in the nation for wind power per customer,” said Bill Moore, Westar Energy president and chief executive officer (CEO). “We are analyzing proposals for up to an additional 500 MW of renewable resources and if we receive proposals that make sense for our customers and investors, we will rank in the top five.”
“Wind is an excellent source of clean, renewable energy and brings proven economic benefits to local communities,” said Craig Mataczynski, president and CEO of RES Americas. “We are proud to partner with Westar Energy on this project and look forward to continue to bring the benefits of clean wind energy to the state of Kansas.”
