Xcel partners with Mortenson to develop 500 MW Cheyenne Ridge Wind Project in US

Xcel Energy in Colorado has selected long-time partner Mortenson to construct the Cheyenne Ridge Wind Project, located in Cheyenne and Kit Carson counties, Colorado. Slated for completion in December 2020, the 500-megawatt wind project will be the second-largest single-phase wind project in the state. Vestas will be supplying 225-V120 turbines and 25-V110 turbines.

In addition to furthering Xcel’s ambitious carbon reduction efforts, the new wind project aligns with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ recently announced a roadmap for helping the state reach 100% renewable electricity by 2040.

Xcel Energy, Mortenson and Vestas all have deep roots in Colorado. With 37 years as a top-ranked contractor in Colorado, Mortenson has been a national leader in Wind Energy construction for 24 years. Vestas is a global wind energy company that has four wind turbine manufacturing facilities in Colorado that provide many jobs for Colorado residents. Xcel Energy is Colorado’s largest electric utility company and provides electricity to more than 1.5 million customers.

The scope of work on this project includes access roads, foundations, collection, substation, O&M building, turbine erection and tower wiring. Mortenson will self-perform all civil, foundation, turbine erection, collection and substation construction.