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| Turbines erected at Community Wind South |
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September 26, 2012 |
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The crane is ready to set the pieces of the tower, once they arrive on the scene. The wind turbines will stand over 430 feet to the top of the blade. | To be tallest in Minnesota |
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The newest of several wind farms in the southwestern Minnesota area is presently being erected in the Reading-Wilmont area of Nobles County.
Community Wind South, which features community ownership by the landowners, is in the process of erecting 15 two mega-watt turbines. Operated by juwi Wind, these turbines will be the tallest in Minnesota to date, according to Aaron Peterson, Community Relations and Regulatory Affairs Manager. “They will be over 430 feet to the top of the blade, to get more wind, and make more power,” Peterson said. To read the rest of this article - pick up a copy of the Murray County News or you can read it on line - subscriptions to The Murray County News are available online. Click on the free demo and it will give you instructions on how to subscribe for the online edition. |
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