Iowa Planning One Billion Dollar Wind Farm

January 9th, 2009 by Ariel Schwartz

Having almost been run off the road by Iowa’s gusty winds, I’m not surprised to hear about the state’s interest in wind energy. But the scale of its current project— a one billion dollar wind farm— is truly impressive. The proposed Trade Wind Energy farm will feature 335 wind generators that can produce up to 500 MW of energy. Each generator will be able to power 500 to 1,000 homes.

The generators will each be at least 1,000 feet apart, and property owners in the vicinity will receive rent for use of wind rights.

Project details haven’t been finalized, however, and the number of wind generators will ultimately depend on success in leasing property rights. But Trade Wind Energy representatives are confident that the project will go ahead as planned since some leases have already been signed and area farmers seem receptive.

If the wind farm is approved, construction will begin in 3 to 5 years.









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