US-based renewable energy company Guzman Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Leeward Renewable Energy for the Panorama Wind Farm in Weld County Colorado.
The 145MW wind farm will be Leeward’s third project in Weld County. In its construction phase, the project is expected to create a total of 185 jobs and will also support jobs at Vestas manufacturing sites located in Colorado.
Guzman Energy CEO Chris Riley said:
“Electric cooperatives, municipalities and tribes are clear that they want access to affordable, reliable and clean energy.
“The Panorama Wind Farm will be an important source of power for our current and future customers in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming who are seeking reliable power at reliable prices.
“It makes strategic sense for Guzman Energy to be part of the Panorama Wind Farm as we continually leverage both owned and contracted energy sources to meet our customers’ needs.”
Vestas, with factories based in Colorado, will provide a mix of 2 MW platform turbines including V120-2.2 MW, V110-2.2 MW, and V110-2.0 MW turbines.
“We’re proud to once again partner with Leeward Renewable Energy on a project that extends the successful run of Vestas’ 2 MW platform in the state,” said Jeff Fuchs, Vice President of Sales for Vestas in North America.
“Leeward is pleased to partner with Vestas and deliver sustainable wind energy and economic benefits to the people of Colorado,” said Andrew Flanagan, Leeward Renewable Energy’s Chief Development Officer.
The order includes supply and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimised performance of the asset.
Construction work at the site is expected to begin next month and turbine delivery will begin in the third quarter of 2021 and construction is expected to be completed in December 2021.