Second wind farm planned near Cheyenne
Duke Energy says it will build a 20-turbine wind plant near Cheyenne and has lined up power purchase agreements with two regional utilities.
The Charlotte, N.C., company says it plans to start construction of the 42-megawatt Silver Sage Windpower Project this spring and begin operation by the end of the year.
The plant will be located west of Cheyenne, adjacent to Duke Energy’s 29-megawatt Happy Jack wind farm.
Duke says it will sell 30 megawatts of Silver Sage energy to Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power, a subsidiary of Black Hills Corp. The Platte River Power Authority, based in Fort Collins has agreed to purchase the remaining 12 megawatts.
Associated Press
1 April 2009
Tags: Wind power, Wind energy
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