Cross Winds Energy Park is a 230.58MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Michigan, the US. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in December 2014.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Onshore | 230.58 | 230.58 | – | Active | Michigan, the US | Consumers Energy |
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Description
The project is developed and owned by Consumers Energy.
The Tubular Steel towers installed at the Cross Winds Energy Park (Cross Winds Energy Park Phase II), site are 94m high.
The Tubular Steel towers installed at the Cross Winds Energy Park (Cross Winds Energy Park Phase III), site are 94m high.
Development Status
The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in December 2014.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the Cross Winds Energy Park (Cross Winds Energy Park Phase I) is sold to Consumers Energy under a power purchase agreement, starting from 2014.
The power generated from the Cross Winds Energy Park (Cross Winds Energy Park Phase II) is sold to Consumers Energy under a power purchase agreement, starting from 2018.
Contractors Involved
Barton Malow was selected to render EPC services for the Cross Winds Energy Park (Cross Winds Energy Park Phase I) project. White Construction was selected to render EPC services for the Cross Winds Energy Park (Cross Winds Energy Park Phase II) project. White Construction was selected to render EPC services for the Cross Winds Energy Park (Cross Winds Energy Park Phase III) project.
Cross Winds Energy Park (Cross Winds Energy Park Phase I) is equipped with GE Renewable Energy 1.7-100 turbines. The phase consists of 62 turbines with 1.79MW nameplate capacity.
Cross Winds Energy Park (Cross Winds Energy Park Phase II) is equipped with GE Renewable Energy 116-2.3 MW turbines. The phase consists of 19 turbines with 2.3MW nameplate capacity.
Cross Winds Energy Park (Cross Winds Energy Park Phase III) is equipped with GE Renewable Energy 116-2.3 MW turbines. The phase consists of 33 turbines with 2.3MW nameplate capacity.
Duke Energy Renewable Services is the O&M contractor for the Cross Winds Energy Park (Cross Winds Energy Park Phase I).
About Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy Co (Consumers Energy) is an electric and natural gas utility. The company generates purchases, transmits, distributes and sells of electricity. It also carries out the purchase, transmission, storage, distribution and sale of natural gas. The company generates electricity from coal steam, oil or gas steam, hydro, gas or oil combustion, wind and solar sources and among others. It serves individuals and businesses in the fields of alternative energy, automotive, chemical, metal, food product, and other diversified industries in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The company operates as a principal subsidiary of CMS Energy Corporation. Consumers Energy is headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, the US.
Methodology
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