Meridian Way Wind Farm
Installed capacity of 201-megawatts of renewable energy
Project overview
Meridian Way Wind Farm consists of two phases and is located on the windy plains of north central Kansas in Cloud County, eight miles south of Concordia. The project complements the area’s mixed agricultural landscape, providing local farmers with a stable, weather-resistant cash crop in the form of landowner lease payments.
Economic benefits
Meridian Way Wind Farm yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment. Meridian Way Wind Farm is also compatible with other land uses and provides a stable form of income to local landowners.
Renewable energy technology
Energy security
Meridian Way helps strengthen energy security for the state of Kansas and the United States, helping diversify domestic supply.
Turbines
Meridian Way Wind Farm consists of 67 Vestas V90 3.0 MW wind turbines.
Wind energy in the U.S.
Wind is the largest source of renewable electricity generation in the United States, providing 10.1% of the country’s electricity.
Environmental benefits
357 million gallons of water saved each year
Meridian Way saves more than 357 million gallons of water each year and prevents the air pollution that causes smog, acid rain, and climate change.