Fenton Wind Farm

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 near Chandler, Minnesota, United States, on a site that encompasses Murray and Nobles counties and consists of 137 GE 1.5 MW wind turbines.^[2]

Power generated by the Fenton Wind Energy project will be sold to Northern States Power, a subsidiary of Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy.^[2]

The land was and is subject to archeological surveys as it is situated in culturally sensitive area previously inhabited by the Dakota.^[1]

Project history

Fenton wind farm at sunrise

Apr 2006 - Permit issued^[3]

Jan 2007 - Financing of project secured^[4]

Sep 2007 - Construction begins

Oct 2007 - Scheduled completion

See also

• Wind farm
• Wind power in the United States

References

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Coordinates: 43°52′29.44″N 95°54′42.03″W / 43.8748444°N 95.9116750°W / 43.8748444; -95.9116750

• Fenton Wind Farm

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