Pattern Energy Group LP has now started construction on Nevada’s first wind farm in northern Spring Valley. This the Group's fourth wind project in North America; currently generating a combined 520 megawatts of power. The project has the potential to produce 150 megawatts of power, and once up and running will create 13 permanent jobs, with a total of 225 local jobs created over the life of the project.
The wind farm will be comprised of 66 Siemens 2.3 megawatt wind turbines. Pattern Group has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with NV Energy to supply them with power from the project. The energy produced by the turbines will likely cover the energy needs of up to 45,000 homes.
Along with an abundance of energy produced, the Spring Valley wind farm is expected to create $20 Million in tax revenue for the state.
Senator Harry Reid says, “Wind is an abundant natural resource that Nevada can harness on our path to become energy independent. Projects like this will convert our vast renewable energy potential into new economic opportunity and make Nevada a global leader in clean energy.”
Full article at Brighter Energy
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News says that a number of people appreciates the collaborative efforts of all those involved in the environmental review and permit process, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Nevada Department of Wildlife, NV Energy, the local tribes and the Sierra Club.
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A very comprehensive article indeed! Using natural elements such as wind energy is much to be sought as a sustainable source to supply power to Nevada's cities.
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