Record Hill is a 50.6MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Maine, the US. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 2010 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in December 2011.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Onshore | 50.6 | 50.6 | – | Active | Maine, the US | Independence Wind; Wagner Forest Management |
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Description
The project is developed by Independence Wind and Wagner Forest Management. These companies also have ownership stakes in the project.
The project generates 122,100MWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 19,500 households, offsetting 70,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year. The project cost is $125m.
The project has 79.8576m high towers.
Development Status
The project is currently active. The project construction commenced in 2010 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in December 2011.
Contractors Involved
Reed & Reed was selected to render EPC services for the wind power project.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The company provided 22 units of SWT-2.3-93 turbines, each with 2.3MW nameplate capacity.
About Independence Wind
Independence Wind, LLC (Independence Wind) is engaged in developing large-scale wind power projects (30-100 MW capacity) in Maine and New England. Its activity portfolio includes identifying favorable locations for wind development and supervising the engineering, permitting, construction and operation of such facilities. It also organizing professional teams to execute projects and obtains public acceptance for wind power. In addition, the company mobilizes investors interested in wind power business. Independence Wind selects and develops wind power sites that meet all important criteria including wind strength, proximity to existing transmission infrastructure, and locations away from permanent dwellings, prime recreation areas, accommodations, unique wildlife habitat, or critical plant habitats. The company is headquartered in Brunswick, Maine, the US.
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