largest wind farm project in Arizona Generating 238 MW of clean energy in the first phase
Arlington, Virginia, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced the commencement of commercial operation of the first phase of the Cheveron Butte wind farm. This project is located on Cheveron Butte Ranch. Coconino and navajo county, Arizona. AES’ Cheweron Butte project is expected to produce a total of 454 MW of wind energy when both phases are fully operational next year. In the first phase of the project, 238 MW of clean energy will be brought online, with the remaining 216 MW he expected to reach commercial operation in 2024.
“This groundbreaking project will bring cost-competitive renewable energy to ArizonaWhile running one of the oldest working cattle ranches in the state.” Bernard da Santos, EVP and COO of AES, President of Renewables. “Once both phases are complete, Cheweron Butte will Arizona’s Largest wind energy project and first wind farm Northern Arizona For the first time in almost 10 years. landowners, local community partners, Coconino and Navajo County leader, Arizona State agencies and our customer APS will ensure that the project will produce clean energy for decades to come. Arizona’s ranch industry. ”
“APS is Arizona’s A leader in clean energy, we are committed to adding more renewable energy resources while maintaining a reliable and affordable power system. ” Justin Joyner, Vice President of APS Resource Management. “The Cheveron Butte Wind Facility will add even more wind energy to our balanced and diversified energy portfolio and will contribute to our 51% clean energy footprint towards our goal of providing our customers with 100% clean energy by 2050.” It helps us move our resource portfolio forward.”
The wind farm will be compatible with existing land use and will allow landlord families and the Arizona Department of Lands to continue a century-old tradition of raising livestock and managing this land.All lease payments to state land offices are directly funded Arizona Public schools, colleges and other in-state beneficiaries. Working closely with regulatory and permitting authorities, AES also incorporates unique design features to avoid sensitive environmental resources and protect the environment. Northern Arizona It achieves internationally recognized dark sky characteristics by integrating a radar-activated lighting system that enables federally mandated turbine lights to illuminate only when low-flying aircraft are nearby.
“The Cheveron Butte Wind Farm is a great example of AES’ commitment to sustainable clean energy development,” he said. Woody Rubin, AES Clean Energy Chief Development Officer. “We have carefully designed this large-scale project to incorporate advanced technology and to be both economically and environmentally beneficial. to the result Arizona and Coconino and navajo county. ”
The project will use the most advanced wind energy technology ever installed and will include a total of 105 wind turbines when fully built. Upon completion of both phases, AES’ Cheveron Butte wind farm is expected to generate enough electricity to power 110,000 homes annually.
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