Fenton Wind Farm
Wind energy project Minnesota
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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]
| Fenton Wind Farm | |
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| Country | United States |
| Location | Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 43°52′29.44″N 95°54′42.03″W |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 2007 |
| Commission date | 2007 |
| Construction cost | $385M |
| Wind farm | |
| Type | Onshore |
| Power generation | |
| Make and model | GE 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate capacity | 205.5 MW |
| External links | |
| Website | web |
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
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued a permit for the Fenton Wind Farm in April 2006.[4]
In January 2007, the project developer secured financing.[5]
Construction began in September 2007 and the project was completed in October 2007.
