Buffalo Creek (Whispering Willows) is a 699.91MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in Iowa, the US. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the partially active stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in December 2009. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by Interstate Power and Light and Wind Capital Group. The project is currently owned by Interstate Power and Light with a stake of 100%.
The project is expected to supply enough clean energy to power 790,000 households.
The Tubular Steel structure to be installed at the Buffalo Creek (Whispering Willows) (Buffalo Creek (Whispering Willows) Phase I), site are expected to be 80m high.
Development status
Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in December 2009.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the Buffalo Creek (Whispering Willows) (Buffalo Creek (Whispering Willows) Phase I) will be sold to Interstate Power and Light under a power purchase agreement from 2009. The offtake capacity is expected to be 199.65MW.
The power generated from the Buffalo Creek (Whispering Willows) (Buffalo Creek (Whispering Willows) Phase IIA) will be sold to Interstate Power and Light under a power purchase agreement, starting from 2020.
Contractors involved
RMT Technologies is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Buffalo Creek (Whispering Willows) (Buffalo Creek (Whispering Willows) Phase I).
Buffalo Creek (Whispering Willows) (Buffalo Creek (Whispering Willows) Phase I) will be equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V82-1.65 MW turbines. The phase consists of 121 turbines with 1.65MW nameplate capacity.
Buffalo Creek (Whispering Willows) (Buffalo Creek (Whispering Willows) Phase IIA) will be equipped with GE Renewable Energy turbines. The phase consists 81 turbines.
Vestas Wind Systems is expected to perform operations and maintenance for the Buffalo Creek (Whispering Willows) (Buffalo Creek (Whispering Willows) Phase I). The O&M tenure will likely be commencing from the year 2009.
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About Interstate Power and Light
Interstate Power and Light Co (IPL) is a utility company that engages in the generation and distribution of electricity. It also involved in the distribution and transportation of natural gas. IPL is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the US.
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