Forward Wind Energy Center
| Forward Wind Energy Center | |
|---|---|
 Forward Wind Energy Center as viewed from Wisconsin Highway 49 near Brownsville, Wisconsin | |
  Location of Forward Wind Energy Center in USA Wisconsin | |
| Country | United States |
| Location | near Brownsville, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43°37′1″N 88°29′28″W / 43.61694°N 88.49111°WCoordinates: 43°37′1″N 88°29′28″W / 43.61694°N 88.49111°W |
| Status | Active |
| Commission date | 2008 |
| Owner(s) | Invenergy Wind LLC |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 86 General Electric 1.5sle Wind turbines |
| Nameplate capacity | 99 MW |
Turbines in 2014
The Forward Wind Energy Center is a wind farm in Dodge and Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin near Brownsville, Wisconsin. The farm is planned to consist of 86 General Electric 1.5sle Wind turbines. There was significant controversy in selection of the location and delays in construction due to its proximity to Horicon National Wildlife Refuge just to the west of the site and an Air Route Surveillance Radar to the south as well as other issues.[1] "Forward" is also the motto of the State of Wisconsin.
See also
- Centennial Wind Farm and Beech Ridge Wind Farm, also Invenergy LLC facilities.
References
- ↑ Fond du Lac Reporter. Wind Energy: Flagship of renewable resources or a pipe dream. January 14, 2008.