Ponnequin is a wind power plant in Colorado.
| Plant Name | Ponnequin |
|---|---|
| Operator | Public Service Co Of Colorado |
| City | Salida |
| County | Weld County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 81201 |
| Coordinates | 40.99049, -104.81669 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Onshore Wind Turbine | Wind | 16.6 MW | Retired | 1999 |
| 30 | Onshore Wind Turbine | Wind | 9.9 MW | Retired | 2001 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region |
Wind farms harvest kinetic energy from moving air using large rotor blades coupled to generators. Like solar, they produce zero emissions but vary with weather. Onshore wind capacity factors typically run 30–45%; offshore can exceed 50%.