Hackberry Wind Project
The Hackberry Wind Project is a US $350 million wind farm in Shackelford County, Texas. The project consists of 72 Siemens wind turbines with a total capacity of 166 megawatts.[1] The energy is used by residents of the City of Austin and surrounding communities, this usage is called a PPA or Power Purchase Agreement.[2] Construction on the project began in January 2008 and was finished in December 2008, on-time and under budget.[1][2]
Hackberry Wind Project | |
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Country | United States |
Location | 177 Private Road Albany, TX 76430 |
Coordinates | 32°49′27″N 99°16′42″W |
Status | Operational |
Commission date | 2008 |
Wind farm | |
Type | |
Power generation | |
Units operational | 72 |
Make and model | Siemens Wind Power |
Nameplate capacity | 166 MW |
References
- RES Americas Completes 166-MW Hackberry Wind Project
- "Skyline Renewables to acquire second wind farm in Texas". Windpower Engineering & Development. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
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