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Iberdrola Renewables dedicated the Dry Lake Wind Farm on October 12, the first commercial wind farm in the state of Arizona.
Located in Navajo County, the wind farm generates 63 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable energy and uses 30 Suzlon wind turbines, enough to power approximately 15,000 U.S. homes.
The company has agreed to sell all generated energy to the Salt River Project, the third largest public power utility in the nation, serving the Phoenix metropolis area.
Dry Lake supports the local economy through payments to Navajo County and to landowners. More than 200 jobs were created during the wind farm’s construction.
U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, attended the dedication; a demonstration of the high-level of interest President Obama’s administration has in renewable energy. Additional attendees included Executive Vice President at Iberdrola Renewables, Martin Mugica, and Arizona congressional delegate, Ann Kirkpatrick.
In addition to Dry Lake, Iberdrola Renewables completed the construction and is currently testing the Rugby Wind Farm in North Dakota. This new facility will provide 149 MW through 71 generators.
These prospects strengthen Iberdrola Renewables presence in the U.S., a market that represents more than 30 percent of their total installed power. The company operates 34 wind farms in 20 U.S. states.
Iberdrola, a global leader in wind power, is the main power group in Spain and one of the five major electric companies worldwide. With a workforce of approximately 33,000, the company has a presence in more than 40 countries.
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10/19/09
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