The Wildorado Wind Ranch, completed in 2007, is located on approximately west of

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, and consists of 161 MW of

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s (70 Siemens Mk II turbines each capable of generating 2.3 MW at peak wind speeds). These turbines have the capacity to meet the electricity demand of more than 50,000 households. The Wildorado Wind Ranch was developed by Cielo Wind Power, of

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, in conjunction with

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,EMG Completes 161 MW Wind Project in Texas
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