Wind sweeping down the plain
The Budweiser Wind Farm at Thunder Ranch is a giant of northern Oklahoma, straddling Interstate 35 across Noble, Kay and Garfield counties. Operating since December 2017, the 298 MW project consists of 120 turbines sited.
Technology
Wind
Status
Operative
Capacity
298 MW
Energy production
1.1 GWh annually
CO2 emissions avoided
790,000 tons annually
Electricity equivalent
90,000+ US households annually
Milestones
Our Corporate Partners
Cheers to 20 billion sustainable beers every year. Learn more about Anheuser-Busch's partnership with Enel Green Power at our partner page.
Community Impact
Enel Green Power is committed to creating long-term shared value for its host communities and has forged strong partnerships with Oklahoma towns in the Thunder Ranch project area. Enel has supported community needs such as funding critical equipment for local firefighters, schools and emergency responders. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Enel committed additional funds to first responders in Tonkawa, Red Rock, Maryland and Noble County as well as the Pioneer Technology Center.
Status of construction phase
Enel Green Power is committed to the “sustainable worksite” model and the Creating Shared Value model (CSV). When it builds projects, it monitors sustainability performance for energy, waste and water management, and the economic impact on the local community.
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Workers 400
Workers 400 Construction jobs
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Investment 435
Investment 435 Million dollars in local investment
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Local Tax Revenue 30
Local Tax Revenue 30 Million dollars expected in tax revenue for the counties over project lifetime
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Lease Payments 60
Lease Payments 60 Million dollars expected in landowner lease payments over project lifetime