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A Case for Valentine

Reliable Solutions for Sustainable Energy

Timeline

2012 – 2014

Project Name

Valentine

Location

Valentine, Nebraska

The Problem

The city of Valentine, Nebraska needed a way to reduce peak electric rates during the winter heating season, as well as the overall kilowatt per hour rate paid by local utility customers.

The Solution

Valentine Wind, LLC is a 1.85 MW wind turbine owned by Bluestem Energy Solutions. The project was developed for Cherry County Wind, the largest land cooperative in the United States. The project began development in 2012 and was completed in September of 2014.

Size – 1 Turbine
Capacity – 1.85 MW
Turbine Model – GE 1.8MW 87m
Owner – Bluestem Energy Solutions

The Outcome

Valentine signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement and is now able to diversify its power sources year round. The people of Valentine also benefit from lower kilowatt per hour rates.

About the author

Focused on commercial and utility generation, Sandhills Energy has extensive experience in project development, from identification to engineering, construction, and operations. Sandhills Energy provides renewable energy development at any scale. Sandhills is well-positioned to work closely with utilities, municipalities, and landowners to accelerate the growth of renewable energy adoption by utilities and farming communities.

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