As the general contractor, WindConnect managed construction of the turbine foundations, roadways, underground collection system, and interconnection substation at the site.
WindConnect also provided significant site development services to get the site construction-ready. Final commissioning and testing were completed in January 2008, and the system began commercial operation in February 2008.
The Wolverine Power Co-operative has signed an agreement with John Deere Wind Energy to purchase the electricity produced at the site. Wolverine plans to sell the energy to its member companies and retail customers throughout Michigan.
The Harvest wind farm consists of 32 Vestas V82 wind turbines, with a capacity to produce 53MW of electricity. The development will provide enough power to supply over 14,000 homes, and will save approximately 127,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.
Mark Osten, WindConnect’s director of business development, said: Huron County has consistently strong winds for this part of the US, making it a prime location for providing renewable energy. This is a major step forward for Michigan’s renewable energy future, and WindConnect is proud to have built this important renewable energy resource for John Deere Wind Energy.
