Marshall County plans wind turbine farmA proposed wind farm would be located between Newfolden and Viking, MN, on approximately 40-thousand acres.  To this point, 20-thousand acres have been signed into agreement for use from landowners.  65 turbines are planned for the area.  A public meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2011 in the Newfolden Community Center to present relevant project information to regional residents and answer  questions that citizens may have about the proposed wind farm.

After receiving required permits, project construction could begin in May of 2012, with a potential completion date of December 2012.

Rory Cantwell, Project Development Manager for Air Energy TCI, an international renewable energy development company that delivers projects across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the United States.  spoke to Pioneer 90.1 from Mr. Cantwell’s office in Montreal, Quebec.