Fenton Wind Farm

The Fenton Wind Farm is a 205.5 megawatt[1] wind energy project built by enXco (now EDF Renewables[2]), that became operational in the second half of 2007.

The $385-million project is near Chandler, Minnesota, United States, on a site that encompasses Murray and Nobles counties and consists of 137 GE 1.5 MW wind turbines.

[3] Power generated by the Fenton Wind Energy project will be sold to Northern States Power, a subsidiary of Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy.

[3] The land was and is subject to archeological surveys as it is situated in a culturally sensitive area previously inhabited by the Dakota.

[1] Apr 2006 - Permit issued[4] Jan 2007 - Financing of project secured[5] Sep 2007 - Construction begins Oct 2007 - Scheduled completion