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Project Partners:
Renewable Energy Systems (RES), Energy Northwest, multiple local public utilities in the Northwest
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Location:
Benton County, WA |
Capacity:
63.7 MW |
Type of Power:
Wind |
Placed into Service:
September 2002 (Phase I), December 2003 (Phase II) |
Project Links:
Energy Northwest - Nine Canyon |
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The Nine Canyon Wind Project is located approximately eight miles southeast of Kennewick, WA. Nine Canyon consists of forty-nine Bonus Energy A/S 1.3 MW turbines, and is currently the largest public power wind station in the country. Phase I of the project began with 37 turbines began operating in September 2002. An additional 12 turbines were included with Phase II of the project, about a year later. A third phase of the project is expected to be online by early 2008. The project was developed by Renewable Energy Systems (RES), and is owned and operated by Energy Northwest to provide a renewable energy source for local public utilities. |
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