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Published project-specific cost for SunZia Wind and Transmission: USD 1.1e+10. Basis: Combined wind-and-transmission capital investment; includes associated HVDC infrastructure.[1]
Published electric generating project rating for SunZia Wind and Transmission: 3650 MW. Basis: Operator-reported electric generating capacity; not annual energy production. Project page identifies 3,650 MW wind generation separately from transmission.[1]
Pattern Energy[2][3] announced on June 18, 2026 that SunZia Wind and its associated transmission system are fully operational. The operator reports approximately 3,650 MW for the combined wind project, spanning north/south facilities; do not assign the full-project figure to each phase or count the transmission line as generation. The operator announced the overall project fully operational June 18, 2026.
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Pattern’s July 8, 2026 release identifies an $11 billion SunZia energy investment. This cost covers the combined wind-and-transmission project, not just a wind phase. Wind generating capacity is 3,650 MW; the separate 3,000 MW transmission rating is not additional generation. The June 18, 2026 operator announcement confirms full operation. One collection pin represents the complete project; the North/South inventory records are supporting views.[2][3][4]
Published project-specific cost for SunZia Wind and Transmission: USD 1.1e+10. Basis: Combined wind-and-transmission capital investment; includes associated HVDC infrastructure.[2]
Published electric generating project rating for SunZia Wind and Transmission: 3650 MW. Basis: Operator-reported electric generating capacity; not annual energy production. Project page identifies 3,650 MW wind generation separately from transmission.[3]
Pattern Energy announced on June 18, 2026 that SunZia Wind and its associated transmission system are fully operational. The operator reports approximately 3,650 MW for the combined wind project, spanning north/south facilities; do not assign the full-project figure to each phase or count the transmission line as generation. The operator announced the overall project fully operational June 18, 2026.[4]
Retained only with documented physical construction, commissioning or 2025–2026 opening and published project-specific costs and electrical output. Costs use the published scope and currency; no benchmark estimates or currency conversions. MW is power capacity, not annual electricity production. Expected annual energy, where given, is a forecast. The map point is a reported plant/project location and may be approximate. Matching inventory views and excluded expansion proposals are not additive capacity.
SunZia wind turbines shown in the operator’s July 2026 project announcement. Capture date is not separately published. Credit: Pattern Energy; photographer not named. Source and gallery; original media.