Fenton Wind Farm
The Fenton Wind Farm is a 205.5 megawatt[1] wind energy project built by enXco (now EDF Renewables[2]), that became operational in the second half of 2007. The $385-million project is near Chandler, Minnesota, United States, on a site that encompasses Murray and Nobles counties and consists of 137 GE 1.5 MW wind turbines.[3]
Power generated by the Fenton Wind Energy project will be sold to Northern States Power, a subsidiary of Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy.[3]
The land was and is subject to archeological surveys as it is situated in a culturally sensitive area previously inhabited by the Dakota.[1]
Project history
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Apr 2006 - Permit issued[4]
Jan 2007 - Financing of project secured[5]
Sep 2007 - Construction begins
Oct 2007 - Scheduled completion
See also
- Wind farm
- Wind power in the United States
References
- ^ a b Fenton Wind Farm Westwood
- ^ Runyon, J. "enXco is Now EDF Renewable Energy: Solar developers with large pipelines look very attractive to big energy players", Renewable Energy World, August 21, 2012
- ^ a b "enXco Closes Financing on Minnesota 205 MW Wind Farm". Archived from the original on 2007-10-08. Retrieved 2007-06-20.
- ^ "Project Docket". Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Archived from the original on 2007-06-12.
- ^ "Financing Raised for Fenton Wind Farm in MN". Associated Construction Publications. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28.
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