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

Apr 2006 - Permit issued^[4]

Jan 2007 - Financing of project secured^[5]

Sep 2007 - Construction begins

Oct 2007 - Scheduled completion

References

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