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First Wind startsconstruction of 30 MW Kahuku Wind project in Hawaii(10/08/2010)
First Wind has celebrated the start of construction of its 30 MW Kahuku Wind project, the only utility-scale wind energy project on Oahu and one of the largest in Hawaii. As part of the ceremony, state, local and community leaders joined First Wind at the project site on Oahu’s North Shore to recognize the economic and environmental benefits of the project, which upon completion will have the capacity to generate enough clean, renewable energy t... [more]
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission approves power purchase agreement between Kahuku Wind Power and Hawaiian Electric Company(18/05/2010)
Oahu has the largest population among the Hawaiian Islands and thus the greatest demand for electricity. But the island has comparatively fewer potential sources of renewable energy than other islands in the state. When completed, Kahuku Wind Power will be the only wind energy project on Oahu and one of the largest wind energy projects in the state. It will have the capacity to generate an estimated 80,000 megawatt hours each year – enough en... [more]
First Wind secures financing to build and operate wind farms(26/08/2009)
First Wind has closed two financing transactions for a total of $191 million. The first is an eight-and-a-half-year $115 million term loan facility from Alberta Investment Management Corporation (“AIMCo”). The second is a $76 million one-year loan with HSH Nordbank for First Wind’s Stetson project. Proceeds from the financing transactions will be used to further First Wind’s development activity and for general corporate purposes. “These inves... [more]
First Wind receives approval for Stetson Wind expansion project(05/03/2009)
First Wind has received approval from the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) to build a 25.5 megawatt (MW) expansion of the Stetson Wind project outside of Danforth, Me. First Wind filed its permit application with LURC for the Stetson Wind expansion project on Tuesday November 4th, 2008. The commission held a hearing and provided approval. “The first phase of the Stetson Wind project has provided a real boost to the Maine economy, cr... [more]
First Wind begins construction of Milford Wind Corridor Project in Utah(25/11/2008)
First Wind has begun construction of its Milford Wind Corridor Project in Milford, Utah. The Milford Wind Corridor Project will generate up to 203 MW of clean energy upon its completion, making it one of the largest renewable energy facilities in Utah and the largest wind energy farm in the state. It will feature 97 total wind turbines. Construction of this project is expected to be completed by the end of 2009. “The Milford Wind Corridor Proj... [more]
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