Onshore wind power

We are helping to meet energy needs and transforming local economies in communities across the U.S. Our onshore wind projects:

Generate millions of dollars in new tax revenues
Increase investment in regional infrastructure
Support local landowners
Provide educational opportunities

Our onshore wind farms are delivering clean energy to over 800,000 American homes.

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Cattle grazing on yellow grasslands by Ørsted's Willow Creek wind farm in South Dakota, showing seven onshore turbines.

A long-term, local partner

With every onshore wind project we undertake, we prioritize the needs of the community and work to deliver benefits to all stakeholders.

Working with landowners

With extensive experience in a variety of regions, our land lease partners can be confident our projects will be designed carefully to ensure the protection of roads, minimize impacts on neighbors, and preserve the integrity of the soil and land.

Partnering with local governments

Our onshore wind projects generate millions of dollars in new revenue for local governments that can help build new schools, improve infrastructure, expand emergency services, and enhance the quality of life in the community.

Investing in local communities

Our commitment to being a good neighbor includes investing in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs in local schools that can help create the next generation of highly skilled, clean energy workers.

Onshore wind projects

Through an established execution model developed over decades of experience, our onshore wind energy projects generate clean, affordable energy.

Illinois

Ford Ridge Wind

Ford Ridge Wind is located in Ford County, Illinois. The project generates 121 megawatts of onshore wind power, and includes long-term, green corporate power purchase agreements with Mars, Incorporated, Silgan Containers, and BHJ USA. Ford Ridge Wind began commercial operations in March 2022.
Lincoln Land Wind

Lincoln Land Wind is located in Morgan County, Illinois. The project generates 302 megawatts of onshore wind power and includes long-term, green corporate power purchase agreements with Meta and McDonalds. It also provides over $5.5 million annually in landowner payments and property taxes for local communities. Lincoln Land Wind began commercial operations in 2021.

Kansas

Sunflower Wind

Sunflower Wind is located in Marion County, Kansas. The project will generate 200 megawatts of onshore wind power, enough to power more than 70,000 homes annually. It will also provide tens of millions of dollars in property taxes for local communities. Sunflower Wind is expected to begin commercial operations in 2023.

Nebraska

Haystack Wind Farm

Haystack Wind Farm is located in Wayne County, Nebraska. The project generates 298 megawatts of onshore wind power and includes long-term, green corporate power purchase agreements with Hormel, Target and Pepsico. It also provides $4 million annually in landowner payments and property taxes for local communities. Haystack Wind Farm began operations in March 2022.
Plum Creek Wind

Plum Creek Wind is located in Wayne County, Nebraska. The project generates 230 megawatts of onshore wind power and includes long-term, green corporate power purchase agreements with the J.M. Smucker Company, Vail Resorts and Avery Dennison Corporation. It also provides over $3 million annually in landowner payments and property taxes for local communities. Plum Creek Wind began commercial operations in June 2020.

Texas

Dermott Wind

Dermott Wind is located in Scurry County, Texas, and generates 253 megawatts of onshore wind power, enough electricity to power 73,000 homes. It began operations in July 2017.
Helena Energy Center

The Helena Energy Center is located in Bee County, Texas, and is comprised of co-located wind and solar generation. The project generates 268 megawatts of onshore wind power, enough electricity to power 90,000 homes. It is also providing tens of millions of dollars in landowner payments and property taxes for local communities. Helena Energy Center began commercial operations in June of 2022.
Lockett Wind

Lockett Wind is located in Wilbarger County, Texas. The project generates 184 megawatts of onshore wind power, enough electricity to power more than 56,000 homes. It is also providing tens of millions of dollars in landowner payments and property taxes for local communities. Lockett Wind began commercial operations in July 2019.
Sage Draw Wind

Sage Draw Wind is located in Garza County and Lynn County, Texas. The project generates 338 megawatts of onshore wind power, and includes a long-term, green corporate power purchase agreements with ExxonMobil. Sage Draw Wind began commercial operations in April 2020.
Tahoka Wind

Tahoka Wind is located in Lynn County, Texas. The project generates 300 megawatts of onshore wind power, enough clean energy to power 92,000 homes. It will also provide tens of millions of dollars in landowner payments and property taxes for local communities. Tahoka Wind began commercial operations in December 2018.
Western Trail Wind Farm

Western Train Wind is located in Wilbarger County, Texas. The project generates 367 megawatts of onshore wind power, and includes long-term, green corporate power purchase agreements with PepsiCo, Hormel Foods, and Nucor. It is also providing landowner payments and property taxes for local communities. Western Trail Wind began commercial operations in August 2021.
Willow Springs Wind

Willow Springs Wind is located in Haskell County, Texas. The project generates 250 megawatts of onshore wind power, enough to power 69,700 homes. It is also providing tens of millions of dollars in landowner payments and property taxes for local communities. Willow Springs Wind began commercial operations in November 2017.

South Dakota

Willow Creek Wind

Willow Creek Wind is located in Butte County, South Dakota. The project generates 103 megawatts of onshore wind power for the Southwest Power Pool. It is also providing landowner payments and property taxes for local communities. Willow Creek Wind began commercial operations in September 2020.

Our locations

Ørsted has office locations and projects across the U.S. to support our growing business, create skilled jobs, and meet the demand for clean, reliable energy.

Use our interactive map to see where we work across the U.S. and the rest of the world.

Solar and storage

Our growing portfolio of solar and storage projects will increase reliability and strengthen the grid.

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