Name of the Project
Golden Hills North Wind Energy Centre.
Location
California, US.
Client
Sonoma Clean Power.
Project Description
The project calls for the removal of 283 thirty-year-old wind turbines and replacing them with twenty 2.3 MW turbines capable of generating even more power, with twice the efficiency of the previous wind project. The project will have a generating capacity of 46 MW, enough to power more than 13 500 homes.
The project is part of a 20-year power purchase agreement with Sonoma Clean Power.
Potential Job Creation
Hundreds of union jobs are expected to be created during the construction phase.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2017.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Sonoma Clean Power media, Kate Kelly, tel +1 707 978 3468 or email kkelly@sonomacleanpower.org.