Avangrid’s Midland Wind farm goes into commercial operation in Illinois
Midland Wind, a 106 MW wind farm located in Henry County, Ill., recently went into commercial operation.
The wind farm, owned by Avangrid, features 25 turbines and will generate nearly 400,000 MWh of renewable energy — enough to power 37,000 homes. It is the company’s fourth wind farm in Illinois, bringing total capacity in the state to more than 600 MW.
“We are proud to have achieved this milestone with Midland Wind, which is now operational and delivering power,” Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO, said. “Our fourth completed renewable energy project in Illinois, Midland Wind is an example of our commitment to accelerating a clean energy transition. We look forward to continuing our efforts in developing green energy solutions while supporting Illinois communities.”
The construction of Midland Wind supported more than 200 jobs, while operations and maintenance of the wind farm will also support several permanent jobs. The wind farm is estimated to contribute more than $25 million in property taxes.
With Midland Wind, Illinois now has the largest renewable energy capacity of any Midwest state in Avangrid’s portfolio. It is located near three other Avangrid renewable energy projects — Providence Heights Wind, Otter Creek Wind, and Streator Cayuga Ridge South.
Avangrid is the third-largest renewable energy operator in the United States with more than 8.6 GW of installed capacity.
