Juhl Wind Inc. has announced the completion of construction and official commercial operation date for the Adams wind project, located in Meeker County, Minn. The project cost approximately $42 million and was completed on time and under budget. Juhl served as the developer and owner's representative for the construction phase of the project.
The 19.8 MW project utilizes 12 Alstom ECO 86 turbines and will sell the energy to Xcel Energy under the terms of a 20-year power purchase agreement.
The wind farm incorporates one of Juhl Wind's community-wind-based structures in which ownership is shared with the local residents and farmers who own the land that the project is located on.
SOURCE: Juhl Wind Inc.