Community and Landowners Inquiries
George Striegler, Site Manager
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The project
Sustainable energy for the Lone Star State
The Ranchland Wind + Storage Plant is located in Callahan and Eastland Counties, Texas. It is a 263 MW wind farm with 63 turbines paired with a 87 MWdc storage system, part of Enel’s wider initiative to invest in renewables-plus-storage hybrid plants in Texas, and throughout the US.
Technology
Hybrid - Wind + Storage
Status
In operation
Capacity
263 MW wind + 87 MWdc storage system
Energy production
1,039 GWh annually
CO2 emissions avoided
363,410 metric tons annually
Electricity equivalent
94,000 US households annually
Timeline
Milestones
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Community Impact
Enel Green Power is dedicated to creating long-term shared value and supporting rural economic development and long-term sustainability in its host communities. The Ranchland wind project created over 320 jobs during construction and 16 permanent jobs at completion. The project is estimated to contribute $54 million in tax revenue and $49 million in lease payments to landowners over the project’s lifetime.
As part of its $1.3 million commitment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic across the US and Canada, Enel Green Power developed initiatives to support Eastland Memorial Hospital - Cisco, Eastland and Cross Plains schools, food pantries and emergency responders in Texas, through training and equipment aid.
Enel is committed to building the skilled energy workforce of the future and will sponsor STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs at Baird ISD and introduce the KidWind curriculum. By partnering with Texas State Technical College, scholarship opportunities will be available to students to further their interest in technical career paths.
Sustainable model
Our sustainable work model
Enel Green Power is committed to the “sustainable worksite” model and the Creating Shared Value (CSV) model. When we build and operate projects, we monitor sustainability performance for energy, waste and water management, and the economic impact on the local community. We utilize innovative tools and techniques to ensure that the highest safety standards are met, throughout the lifecycle of the project.
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Workers >320
Workers >320 Construction jobs
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Local Tax Revenue 54
Local Tax Revenue 54 Million dollars over the project's lifetime
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Landowner Income 49
Landowner Income 49 Million dollars in lease payments to landowners over the project's lifetime
Digital Initiatives
In operating wind farms, we use innovative tools and techniques such as advanced digital platforms and tablet software solutions to monitor and remotely support site activities. These processes and tools will enable swifter, more accurate and reliable data collection, thereby improving overall operations and facilitating communication between on-site and off-site teams. Smart glasses and remote assistant applications are used to perform virtual site visits and safety inspections. Condition Monitoring System (CMS) is utilized for wind turbine preventative maintenance needs by monitoring vibrations and the health of the turbines’ major components and subcomponents, including the main-bearing, gearbox and generator.