Priddy Wind Project

Overview

The Prairie Hill wind project is situated in a rural area of central Texas, where large-scale energy projects bring needed economic development in the form of employment opportunities, landowner royalty payments and tax benefits to the local communities and school districts. The wind farm consists of 100- 3.0 MW wind turbines and associated access roads, an underground electrical collection system and a 9-mile overhead 345kV transmission line.

Location: Limestone & McLennan Counties, Texas
Status: Operational
COD: December 2020
Project MW: 300 MW
Customer: Walmart

Project Details

Real Estate

Over 35,000 acres of land under long-term lease.
Primarily agricultural land use with low-density residences; compatible with the operation of a wind energy project.

Interconnection

Generator Interconnection Agreement executed in Sept 2018
Point of Interconnection is the Oncor Lake Hall Switching Station.

Environment and Permitting

Environment

Full wildlife site characterization studies completed per U.S. Fish & Wildlife Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines
No significant biological constraints identified
No incidental take or eagle take permits required