Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project

Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project
CountryUnited States
LocationNear Rawlins, Wyoming
Coordinates41°42′N 107°12′W / 41.7°N 107.2°W / 41.7; -107.2
StatusUnder construction
Construction beganJanuary 2017
Commission date2029 (expected)
OwnerPower Company of Wyoming
Power generation
Nameplate capacity2,500 - 3,000 MW

The Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project is a large-scale wind farm under construction near Rawlins, Wyoming. If completed as scheduled in 2029, it will likely become one of the largest wind farms in the United States and the world. Located largely on federal lands, the project is being built in conjunction with the TransWest Express transmission line to supply power to California. Originally slated for completion in 2020, the finish date was extended to 2026 in 2019 amid permitting, environmental, and construction delays and then extended further to June 2029.