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
Fenton wind farm at sunrise

Apr 2006 - Permit issued[4]

Jan 2007 - Financing of project secured[5]

Sep 2007 - Construction begins

Oct 2007 - Scheduled completion

See also

References
  1. Fenton Wind Farm Westwood
  2. 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
  3. "enXco Closes Financing on Minnesota 205 MW Wind Farm". Archived from the original on 2007-10-08. Retrieved 2007-06-20.
  4. "Project Docket". Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Archived from the original on 2007-06-12.
  5. "Financing Raised for Fenton Wind Farm in MN". Associated Construction Publications. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28.

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