Pattern Energy Launches the Biggest Single-Phase Renewable Energy Project in the United States
According to Pattern Energy Group LP, its Western Spirit Wind suite has finished construction. With four wind power facilities with a total of over 1,050 MW, they have now started commercial operations. These are located in the following counties of New Mexico: Lincoln, Torrance, and Guadalupe.
Senator Martin Heinrich called it the biggest renewable energy project in all of American history. The project, according to him, connects rural communities in the area to local customers and major energy markets outside of the state. In his statement, he said that the project has allowed New Mexico to provide the country with clean energy.
Meanwhile, Pattern Energy CEO Mike Garland said that they have shown that it is possible to develop large-scale renewables inside the country. The project has also created many opportunities for investments and employment in this remote part of the state. According to him, the facilities now supply power to over 900,000 Americans. Per his statement, it is only the beginning as the company is investing 6 billion USD in more renewable projects in the coming decade.
Blattner Energy was the construction contractor hired for these projects. The local community is due to benefit from Western Spirit Wind, which is set to provide approximately 3 million USD per year for the counties involved. There are also two school districts covered, which is due to see improvements, together with roads and other basic needs.
Western Spirit Wind is going to deliver clean energy not only to New Mexico but also to California. This is done via long-term power purchase agreements with East Bay Community Energy, California Choice Energy Authority, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, San Jose Clean Energy, member cities, and Uniper Global Commodities.
This project generates wind power complementary to solar. It normally delivers electricity at all times of the day. It will diversify resources to energy markets in the area and meet demand, especially in the early evening hours. At this time of the day, there is high demand but typically low supply.
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