Bennington Wind Farm, US
Name of the Project
Bennington Wind Farm.
Location
The project is located about 160 km south-west of Chicago in Bennington township, in Marshall County, Illinois, in the US.
Project Owner/s
The project is being developed by an Akuo-led consortium, comprising Harrison Street, Morgan Stanley and GE Energy Financial Services.
Project Description
The project will result in the development of a 93.09 MW onshore wind farm comprising thirty-three 2.82 MW turbines.
The project will produce enough electricity to power about 33 277 households and will offset the equivalent of 303 815 t/y of carbon dioxide over its 30-year operation.
Potential Job Creation
An estimated 378 jobs will be created state-wide during construction, with148 of those residing in Marshall County.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to reach operational status in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Latest Developments
Financial close on the project was reached in September 2020.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Harrison Street (financing); Morgan Stanley (construction financing and exclusive buyer of power and renewable-energy credits under a long-term power purchase agreement); GE EFS (tax equity provider).
Contact Details for Project Information
Akuo communication manager Mila Averlant, email averlant@akuoenergy.com.
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