Kelly Creek Wind Project is an operating 184 MW onshore wind facility in Ford and Kankakee counties, Illinois. It consists of 92 Vestas V100-2.0 wind turbines, began commercial operation in December 2016, and sells electricity into the PJM wholesale market on a merchant basis. The project is located at 1456 E 3900N Rd, Cabery, IL 60919, at coordinates 40.9675, -88.1975, and connects to the transmission system at 138 kV.
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| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WND1 | 184 MW 184 MW summer | Onshore Wind Turbine Wind · WT | Dec 2016 | Operating |
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Vision Energy began developing the K4 Wind Farm project platform in Ford, Iroquois, Kankakee, and Livingston counties; predecessor to Kelly Creek.
Monthly generation is reported through EIA-923. Capacity factor uses the current EIA nameplate capacity and is shown only for complete calendar years.
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| Kelly Creek Wind ProjectCurrent | 184 MW | IL |
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View full reporting portfolioConstruction of the 184 MW, 92-turbine Kelly Creek Wind Farm was expected to begin in spring 2016.
EIA-860 lists generator WND1 with this operating date.
EDF Renewables announced that the 184 MW Kelly Creek Wind Project in Illinois reached commercial operation with 92 Vestas V100 turbines.
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Kelly Creek Wind Project has a reported capacity of 184 MW. Source: EIA Form 860M.
Kelly Creek Wind Project is a Onshore Wind Turbine facility in Ford County, IL, participating in the PJM market.
Kelly Creek Wind Project is in Ford County, IL, inside the PJM balancing area.
Kelly Creek Wind Project is operated by EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
Kelly Creek Wind Project reported 624.8 GWh over the twelve months to 2026-04. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
By capacity, Kelly Creek Wind Project ranks #359 of 1,362 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #26 of 57 in IL.
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