CO Wind Farms
Utility-scale wind farms generate hundreds of megawatts of clean power, feeding the grid while reducing dependence on fossil fuels and supporting U.S. renewable energy goals. Often paired with battery storage and, in some regions, solar farms, they improve grid reliability, enable microgrid resilience, and strengthen the foundation for widespread electrification.
CO largest wind farms
| WIND FARM | MW | TURBINES | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden West Wind Farm | 249 | 145 | El Paso County |
| Rush Creek I | 400 | 200 | Elbert County |
| Bronco Plains | 299 | 108 | Kit Carson County |
| Carousel | 150 | 88 | Kit Carson County |
| Cheyenne Ridge | 496 | 228 | Kit Carson County |
| Crossing Trails | 104 | 25 | Kit Carson County |
| Cedar Point | 250 | 139 | Lincoln County |
| Limon I & II | 200 | 125 | Lincoln County |
| Limon III | 201 | 118 | Lincoln County |
| Rush Creek II | 200 | 100 | Lincoln County |
| Northeast Colorado Wind | 176 | 81 | Logan County |
| Peetz Table | 401 | 267 | Logan County |
| Peetz Table | 213 | 133 | Logan County |
| Colorado Green Wind Project | 162 | 108 | Prowers County |
| Cedar Creek | 301 | 274 | Weld County |
| Cedar Creek II | 251 | 123 | Weld County |
| Mountain Breeze | 172 | 62 | Weld County |
| Panorama Wind | 145 | 66 | Weld County |
Feeding directly into the grid, these wind projects reduce reliance on fossil fuels, help meet CO state and national renewable portfolio targets, and provide long-term stability for electrification efforts. Increasingly, wind farms are co-located with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar farms, creating hybrid renewable hubs that improve grid reliability and maximize land use. They also play an important role in microgrid deployments, offering resilient local power for communities, industries, and critical infrastructure.