A new wind farm is creating jobs and clean energy in Henry County, Ill.
Avangrid, Inc. has announced that Midland Wind has reached commercial operation in Henry County. The 106 MW wind farm is the company’s fourth wind farm in Illinois. The new wind farm increases the total capacity in the state to over 600 mw. It reached commercial operations in December 2023.
“We are proud to have achieved this milestone with Midland Wind, which is now operational and delivering power,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid’s CEO. “Our fourth completed renewable energy project in Illinois, Midland Wind is an example of our commitment to accelerating a clean energy transition. We look forward to continuing our efforts in developing green energy solutions while supporting Illinois communities.”
The farm’s 25 turbines will generate nearly 400,000 MWh of renewable energy, enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 37,000 homes. That’s more homes than the populations of Geneseo, Cambridge, Orion and Kewanee combined.
Work at Midland Wind supported over 200 jobs, most of which were local. Operating and maintaining the wind farm will support several permanent jobs that will stay in the community for the life of the project. The wind farm is estimated to contribute over $25 million in property taxes to support area school districts, fire districts and libraries.
For more information on Avangrid and its clean energy projects, click here.
