The 158 MW Gopher Creek Wind Energy project (formerly, Fluvanna II) has reached commercial operations in Texas.
This facility represents the second phase of the 313 MW Fluvanna Wind Energy Project. Tri Global Energy (TGE) originated and developed the Fluvanna Wind Energy Project and sold it to TERNA ENERGY in 2016. TGE has continued supporting landowner and community relations.
“Tri Global Energy is proud to work with TERNA ENERGY to bring more cost-effective and clean, renewable energy online,” states John Billingsley, chairman and CEO of TGE. “We congratulate the team at TERNA ENERGY on funding the second phase of the Fluvanna Wind Energy Project and achieving commercial operations.”
Located on nearly 40,400 leased acres with 51 landowners, the Fluvanna Wind Energy Project was constructed in two phases, with the 155 MW first phase achieving operational status in 2017. Located near Fluvanna in Scurry and Borden counties, the project will generate enough renewable energy to power approximately 110,200 Texas homes.
In 2011, TGE initiated the development of the Fluvanna project using its proprietary business model, the Wind Force Plan, which involves landowner and community investors. It provides an opportunity for landowners to have a substantial ownership in the wind project development that is leasing their land.
“This is a visible sign of the power behind our community-based business model,” adds Billingsley. “Community-sponsored wind projects have been shown to create more jobs and greater local economic benefit.”
Photo: David Benbennick [Public domain]
Looks to me like Texas is on the right track!