Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility
Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility, Wind and solar power facility in Kittitas County, United States.
The Wild Horse facility contains 149 wind turbines spread across 10,000 acres of open range land at 1,036 meters elevation in central Washington state.
The energy complex began operations in December 2006 and expanded in 2009 with 22 additional turbines, increasing the total power generation capacity to 273 megawatts.
The Renewable Energy Center provides educational programs about power generation through guided tours, internships, and interactive displays explaining wind and solar technologies.
From April through October, visitors can take self-guided tours or join scheduled guided presentations at 10 AM and 2 PM without making reservations.
Each wind turbine reaches 351 feet high with 129-foot blades, generating electricity at wind speeds between 9 and 56 miles per hour.
Location: Washington
Location: Kittitas County
Inception: December 2006
Elevation above the sea: 1,036 m
Operator: Puget Sound Energy
GPS coordinates: 47.01850,-120.21600
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
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