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 New Mexico on the wind project. Construction on SunZia Transmission is complete across New Mexico and Arizona.
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: Winter 2025/2026
Current Activities
- SunZia Wind South:
Construction is now largely complete in Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6, while construction continues in Zones 5 and 7. Reclamation is underway. - SunZia Wind North:
All 242 Vestas turbines will be fully erected in Zones 1, 2 and 3 by the end of December, and reclamation is underway. Turbines are being commissioned and energized
Scheduled Traffic Impacts
- SunZia Wind South deliveries continue along Highway 54, with reduced frequency as deliveries near completion. No scheduled traffic impacts remain.
- SunZia Wind North turbine deliveries are complete. No scheduled traffic impacts remain.
Completed Activities
- SunZia Wind South:
We are 100% complete with access roads and foundations, with over 89% of wind turbines completed. - SunZia Wind North:
We are 100% complete with access roads and foundations, with 99% of wind turbines completed.
Maps
SunZia Transmission | Construction Updates
Construction on SunZia Transmission is complete across New Mexico and Arizona. See below for a detailed project map.
Latest Update: Winter 2025/2026
Current Activities
- Transmission Line:
Reclamation work continues across the line. - HVDC East:
Construction is complete, and testing and energization is in progress. - HVDC West:
Construction is complete, and testing and energization is in progress.
Scheduled Traffic Impacts
- There are no scheduled road impacts at this time.
Completed Activities
- Construction activities are complete.
Maps
No new maps at this time.
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