Leeward Renewable Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Guzman Energy for its 145MW Panorama wind farm in Colorado, the US.
Construction of the facility will begin in early July and is expected to be completed in December 2021.
The Panorama wind farm will consist of over 60 wind turbines supplied and commissioned by Vestas.
Leeward will own and operate the wind farm.
The project is Leeward’s third in Weld County, bringing its total installed capacity in the county to 617MW, reflecting a capital investment of over $850m, and will contribute to Colorado’s goal of 100% percent green energy generation by 2040.
Additionally, the project will create 185 jobs during peak construction and permanent renewable energy jobs in the community.
“Electric cooperatives, municipalities and tribes are clear that they want access to affordable, reliable and clean energy.
“The Panorama Wind Farm will be an important source of power for our current and future customers in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming who are seeking reliable power at reliable prices,” said Guzman Energy CEO Chris Riley.
“It makes strategic sense for Guzman Energy to be part of the Panorama Wind Farm as we continually leverage both owned and contracted energy sources to meet our customers’ needs.”