SunZia Construction
Pattern Energy is building SunZia Wind and Transmission. The Project consists of over 3,500 MW of new wind generation located in Torrance, Lincoln, and San Miguel Counties, New Mexico and a 550-mile ±525 kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line between central New Mexico and south-central Arizona.
Construction is underway in Arizona and New Mexico on the wind project and transmission line.
SunZia Wind | Construction Updates
Construction on SunZia Wind began in September 2023 and is expected to be completed by mid-2026. Construction on the Project is divided into two sections: SunZia Wind North and SunZia Wind South, and each section is divided into zones. See below for a detailed map of the Project.
Latest Update: July 2024
Current Activities
- SunZia Wind South:
Turbine deliveries began on July 8th and will continue through October 2024. - SunZia Wind North:
Access roads and foundations are being constructed.
Scheduled Traffic Impacts
- Traffic will be impacted on Highway 42 between Corona, NM and Willard, NM. The road will be one-way during deliveries.
Completed Activities
- SunZia Wind South:
179 Wind turbine foundations completed.
Maps
SunZia Transmission | Construction Updates
Work on SunZia Transmission is underway across New Mexico and Arizona. The Project is being constructed in three sections. See below for a detailed project map.
Latest Update: July 2024
Current Activities
- Transmission Line:
Structures are being installed across both New Mexico and Arizona. - HVDC East:
Foundations continue to be constructed - HVDC West:
Steel wall and siding panels continue to be constructed.
Scheduled Traffic Impacts
- There are no scheduled road impacts at this time.
Completed Activities
- 1809 tower foundations completed.
- 529 structures installed.
Maps
No new maps at this time.
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Previous Construction Updates
SunZia Wind
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