AEP Renewables signs power purchase agreement with Evergy for Kansas wind project

AEP Renewables signed a power purchase agreement with Evergy for the output from the new Flat Ridge 3 wind project near Kingman, Kan.

The project, which includes 62 wind turbines, is capable of producing 128 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy. It is expected to be operational by the end of 2020.

“Our AEP Renewables business is focused on developing and operating renewable generation facilities to help meet the long-term, clean energy goals of utilities, electric cooperatives, municipalities, and other companies. Flat Ridge 3 will increase AEP Renewables’ contracted renewable generation portfolio to 1,430 MW, and when complete, will demonstrate a $2.03 billion cumulative investment in our contracted renewables business,” Greg Hall, president, AEP Renewables, said.

Flat Ridge 3 will provide more than $20 million in economic development to the region and support approximately 200 jobs during peak construction.

AEP Renewables, with offices in Columbus, Ohio, and San Diego, is a subsidiary of American Electric Power. AEP Renewables owns and operates 1.3 gigawatts of wind, solar, and energy storage facilities in 11 U.S. states. It sells renewable energy through long-term contracts with utilities, electric cooperatives, municipalities, and corporate customers.

AEP, based in Columbus, Ohio, provides power to nearly 5.4 million customers in 11 states. AEP’s family of companies includes AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, and east Texas). AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners, AEP OnSite Partners, and AEP Renewables.