Fowler Ridge Wind Farm
| Industry | Wind energy |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Orion Energy, LLC and Vision Energy, LLC |
| Founded | 2005–2006 |
| Founder | Orion Energy, LLC and Vision Energy, LLC |
| Fate | Acquired by BP and Dominion Resources in 2007 |
| Headquarters | Benton County, Indiana , United States |
Area served | Indiana, United States |
| Products | Electricity from wind power |
| Owner | BP and Dominion Resources |
The Fowler Ridge Wind Farm is a 600 MW land-based wind energy installation located in Benton County, Indiana, close to the town of Fowler. It lies roughly 30 miles to the northwest of Lafayette and about 90 miles northwest of Indianapolis. The project was originally developed by Orion Energy, LLC and Vision Energy, LLC during 2005–2006 before being acquired by BP and Dominion Resources in 2007. Construction proceeded in two stages starting in 2008.
As Indiana’s second large-scale wind power project following the 130.5 MW Goodland I Wind Farm—also a development by Orion and Vision commissioned in 2008—Fowler Ridge’s turbines are prominently visible from major local routes such as US 52 and US 41 near Boswell. Orion and Vision have additionally been responsible for other nearby ventures including the Camp Grove and Benton County Wind Farms.
Phase one
The initial phase consists of 222 turbines currently in operation, comprising 182 Vestas V82-1.65 MW models alongside 40 Clipper C-96 turbines rated at 2.5 MW each, delivering a combined capacity of 400 MW. This phase positioned Fowler Ridge among the largest wind farms in the Midwest at its inception.
Phase two
The second phase introduced an additional 133 GE 1.5 MW wind turbine units, contributing another 200 MW to the total output. Construction began in early 2009, with the expanded facility becoming operational by early 2010.
Electricity production
| Year | Total Annual MW·h |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 5,464 |
| 2009 | 830,401 |
| 2010 | 1,499,812 |
| 2011 | 1,447,913 |
| 2012 | 1,441,180 |
| 2013 | 1,482,943 |
| 2014 | 1,531,573 |
| 2015 | 1,612,058 |
| 2016 | 1,480,131 |
| 2017 | 1,319,565 |
| 2018 | 1,328,554 |
| Average (2010–2018) |
1,460,414 |
See also
- Wind power in Indiana
- Benton County Wind Farm - Benton County, Indiana
- Meadow Lake Wind Farm - White County, Indiana, Jasper County, Indiana, and Benton County, Indiana
External links
- BP investing $100 million in upgrades at Indiana wind farm
- Map from Fish & Wildlife Service permit