LOST CREEK
The Lost Creek Wind Project is the first wind project completely owned
and operated by Wind Capital Group. Featuring the combined experience of
Wind
Capital Group and its investors, strong community support, partnerships and the
ability to use local resources, the 150 megawatt (MW) wind project was
completed in 2010, making it the largest in the state to date. Located in
DeKalb County, Missouri, the 100, American-made, 1.5 MW General Electric (GE)
wind turbines span more than 23,000 acres just outside of
the town of King City. Power from the
wind turbines is being purchased by Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.
(AECI), for use by its member cooperative utilities throughout Missouri. The power
is delivered through the N.W. Electric Cooperative, Inc’s 161 kV transmission
system.
On April 16, 2009, Vice President Joe
Biden attended the official announcement of Lost Creek at the ABB manufacturing facility in
Jefferson City, Missouri. Joined by Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and
representatives of Wind Capital Group, AECI, ABB, GE Energy, United Auto
Workers, and RMT, Vice President Biden stressed the importance of the Lost Creek Wind Project and similar
projects as it pertains to re-energizing the American economy, creating new
jobs across the supply-line and establishing energy independence in the United
States.
Video
Joe Biden Visits Lost Creek
Project Details
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| Location: |
DeKalb County, Missouri |
| Capacity: |
150 megawatts (MW) |
| Power Purchaser: |
Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. |
| Commissioned: |
Spring 2010
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Technology
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| Turbine Model: |
GE 1.5 XLE
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| Turbine Rating: |
1.5 megawatts (MW) |
| Number of Turbines: |
100 |
Output Details
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| Number of Homes Powered: |
Approximately 50,000 |
| CO2 Savings: |
Approximately 270,000 tons/year |
| Equivalent Cars off Road:
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Approximately 33,500 cars/year
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