Avangrid, member of the Iberdrola Group, as we speak introduced Midland Wind has achieved industrial operation. The 106-MW wind farm situated in Henry County is the corporate’s fourth wind farm in Illinois, bringing complete capability within the state to greater than 600 MW.
“We’re proud to have achieved this milestone with Midland Wind, which is now operational and delivering energy,” stated Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “Our fourth accomplished renewable vitality undertaking in Illinois, Midland Wind is an instance of our dedication to accelerating a clear vitality transition. We sit up for persevering with our efforts in creating inexperienced vitality options whereas supporting Illinois communities.”
Midland Wind’s 25 generators will generate practically 400,000 MWh of renewable vitality, which is sufficient clear vitality to energy the equal of 37,000 properties. The wind farm formally reached industrial operations in December 2023.
Work at Midland Wind supported greater than 200 jobs throughout development, most of which had been native. Operations and upkeep of the wind farm may also assist a number of everlasting, native jobs that can stay in the neighborhood for the lifetime of the undertaking. The wind farm is estimated to contribute greater than $25 million in property taxes, which is able to assist space college districts, hearth districts and libraries.
With Midland Wind, Illinois now has the most important renewable vitality capability of any Midwest state in Avangrid’s portfolio. It’s situated close to three different Avangrid renewable vitality initiatives, Windfall Heights Wind, Otter Creek Wind, and Streator Cayuga Ridge South. Avangrid is the third-largest renewable vitality operator within the U.S. with greater than 8.6 GW of put in capability.
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