South Dakota Wind Farm Update

Construction continues at the community-based wind farm near Wessington Springs, South Dakota. The facility will consist of 108 turbines, of which 86 have been installed. A total of 611 area investors have put up $16 million to own seven of the turbines. North Dakota's Basin Electric will own the remaining 101 units in the facility, which is scheduled to be completed in April. Developers say the wind farm is the first of its kind in the country. Read more...