Fenton Wind Farm
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The Fenton Wind Farm is a 205.5 megawatt[1] wind energy project built by enXco, that became operational in the second half of 2007. The $385-million project is in Chandler, Minnesota on a site that encompases Murray and Nobles counties and consists of 137 GE 1.5 megawatt turbines.[2]
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 culturally sensitve area previously inhabited by the Dakota.[1]
[edit] Project history
Apr 2006 - Permit issued[4]
Sep 2007 - Construction begins
Jan 2007 - Financing of project secured[5]
Oct 2007 - Scheduled completion
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Fenton Wind Farm Westwood
- ^ enXco Closes Financing on Minnesota 205 MW Wind Farm
- ^ enXco Closes Financing on Minnesota 205 MW Wind Farm
- ^ Project Docket. Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
- ^ Financing Raised for Fenton Wind Farm in MN. Associated Construction Publications.
