Minnesota wind projects on hold
Thirteen proposed wind farms in Minnesota have state-approved site plans but are on hold, lacking agreements to sell their output to a utility or other power user. Slack electricity demand and uncertainty over the federal wind tax credit are among the factors affecting such deals.
NameCountyMW*Developer
Pleasant Valley WindMower, Dodge301.0RES Americas
EcoHarmony West WindFillmore280.0EcoHarmony West Wind LLC
Bitter RootYellow Medicine, Lincoln120.0Buffalo Ridge Partners LLC
Prairie WindOtter Tail 98.4PWE, PlainStates Energy
PaynesvilleStearns 95.0Geronimo Wind Energy LLC
Bear CreekTodd, Otter Tail47.5PlainStates Energy
Lake Country WindKandiyohi, Meeker41.0National Wind
Black OakStearns 40.0Geronimo Wind Energy LLC
Getty WindStearns 40.0Geronimo Wind Energy LLC
ComfreyBrown, Cottonwood31.5Southwest Wind Consulting
Glacial RidgePope20.0PlainStates Energy
SibleySibley20.0Southwest Wind Consulting
West Stevens WindStevens19.5West Stevens Wind LLC
* Megawatts. 1 megawatt equals 1 million watts.
Note: List does not include smaller, county-reviewed projects, those with power-purchase agreements or any awaiting other state approvals.
Source: Minnesota Commerce Department
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