GE Renewable Energy has received a 265 MW onshore wind turbine order for ALLETE Clean Energy’s Caddo wind farm, located in Caddo County, Okla. The wind farm will utilize GE’s 2.8-127 turbines. Construction on the project has begun, with commissioning expected in 2021. The agreement also provides for a 15-year full-service agreement. “GE Renewable Energy is … [Read more...] about GE Renewable Energy Receives Turbine Order from ALLETE Clean Energy
Siemens Gamesa, Orsted Partner on First Joint Onshore Wind Project
Siemens Gamesa has signed a wind power supply agreement with Orsted for the 298 MW Haystack wind farm in Nebraska. The agreement includes the supply of 51 SG 5.0-145 wind turbines and 18 safe harbor turbines. The first deliveries are expected to begin in the summer of 2021 with commissioning expected in the fourth quarter of 2021. The order also includes a 30-year full-scope … [Read more...] about Siemens Gamesa, Orsted Partner on First Joint Onshore Wind Project
Leeward Completes Construction, Financing on Mountain Breeze Wind Farm
Leeward Renewable Energy LLC, a renewable energy company, says its Mountain Breeze Wind Farm in Weld County, Colo., has reached commercial operation and that the company has closed the funding under its tax equity financing for the project. Leeward procured the wind turbine equipment from GE Renewable Energy. Citi provided tax equity financing of $162.9 million. Mountain … [Read more...] about Leeward Completes Construction, Financing on Mountain Breeze Wind Farm
Nobles 2 Wind Farm Achieves Commercial Operation
The Nobles 2 wind farm, a 250 MW facility in southwest Minnesota, has achieved commercial operation. “From day one, local leaders, landowners and the community have been open and receptive to wind development,” says Jerry Crouse, vice chairman and CEO of Tenaska. “We are excited to have worked with them to make the Nobles 2 wind farm a reality. We look forward … [Read more...] about Nobles 2 Wind Farm Achieves Commercial Operation
Xcel Energy Powers On New Mexico Wind Project
The Sagamore Wind Project, located in Roosevelt County, N.M., has been completed and is expected to save Xcel Energy’s New Mexico and Texas customers $110 million annually. “This is a major accomplishment not only for Xcel Energy but also for Roosevelt County and New Mexico,” says David Hudson, president of Xcel Energy New Mexico and Texas. “The benefits … [Read more...] about Xcel Energy Powers On New Mexico Wind Project