Limon Wind Energy Center
Facility details
Facility details
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The facility is located about 80 miles east of [Denver](/wiki/Denver%2C_Colorado "Denver, Colorado"). It was constructed in three phases, and extends across western [Lincoln County](/wiki/Lincoln_County%2C_Colorado "Lincoln County, Colorado") and crosses a few miles into [Elbert County](/wiki/Elbert_County%2C_Colorado "Elbert County, Colorado"). About 45 miles (72 km) of 345 kV transmission line connect the wind farm substations to the Xcel Energy substation near [Deer Trail](/wiki/Deer_Trail%2C_Colorado "Deer Trail, Colorado") in [Arapahoe County](/wiki/Arapahoe_County%2C_Colorado "Arapahoe County, Colorado").

Limon I and Limon II were constructed by Blattner Energy, and came on line in late 2012\. The 400 MW facility consists of twin 200 MW projects, each using 125 – GE 1\.6 MW wind turbines that occupy more than 55,000 acres. Two new substations were also constructed.

Limon III came into service in 2014 with an additional 200 MW of capacity. It consists of 118 – GE 1\.7 MW wind turbines occupying over 49,600 acres. An approximately ten mile, 345 kV transmission line connects the Limon III substation to the Limon II substation.

[NextEra Energy Resources](/wiki/NextEra_Energy_Resources "NextEra Energy Resources") developed and financed, and continues to own and operate the facility.


Is there a similar facility located near Denver?