Wild Horse Renewable Energy Center

The Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility and Renewable Energy Center is located 16 miles east of Ellensburg in Central Washington. The wind turbines at Wild Horse have the capacity to generate up to 273 megawatts (MW) of electricity. The solar-power installation, one of the Northwest's largest, can generate up to 502 kilowatts of electricity. Puget Sound Energy’s Renewable Energy Center offers a first-hand look at how these elements are turned into electricity. The wind and sun of Kittitas County are a tremendous natural resource for producing clean, renewable energy. Set high on a ridge, the Renewable Energy Center provides an up-close look at the facility’s 149 wind turbines, as well as 360 degree views of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, Mount Hood, and the Columbia River Basin. Explore the diverse educational displays at the Renewable Energy Center to learn more about wind and solar technology, as well as the area's unique natural history. Outdoor trails lead to a solar array, blade, turbine generator, gearbox, and additional displays.