American Electric Power’s 998-MW Traverse Wind Energy Center, the single-largest wind farm built at one time in North America, is now providing clean energy to customers in Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Developed by Invenergy, Traverse is expected to generate 3.8 million MWh annually for AEP’s Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) and Southwestern Electric Power…
Construction underway on 250-MW Sapphire Sky Wind farm in Illinois
Global renewable energy developer Invenergy started construction on the 250-MW Sapphire Sky Wind Energy Center located in McLean County, Illinois. Sapphire Sky Wind broke ground at the end of 2021 and is scheduled to begin commercial operations in December of 2022. “We’re proud to be expanding Invenergy’s notable footprint in our home state of Illinois,”…
Invenergy completes 287-MW Maverick Wind Energy Center in Oklahoma
American Electric Power‘s 287-MW Maverick Wind Energy Center in north-central Oklahoma has begun commercial operation. Located southwest of Enid, Oklahoma, Maverick is one of three wind projects that compose the North Central Energy Facilities, which will provide 1,485 MW of clean energy to customers of AEP’s Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) and Southwestern Electric…
IEA to construct 200-MW Plymouth Wind Energy Center in Iowa
Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives has been awarded the contract for construction of the Plymouth Wind Energy Center, valued at approximately $50 million. Invenergy, a global developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, awarded this project to IEA Constructors, a subsidiary of IEA that manages utility-scale renewable energy and heavy civil infrastructure projects. The Plymouth…
Southern Power acquires 56-MW West Virginia wind farm from Invenergy
Southern Power, a wholesale energy provider and a subsidiary of Southern Company, acquired the 56-MW Beech Ridge II Wind Facility from Invenergy, a developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy solutions. “We are pleased to announce the acquisition of our 13th wind project,” said Southern Power CEO Mark Lantrip. “This project marks Southern Power’s first…
Excelsior Energy Capital acquires 109-MW operating wind portfolio
Excelsior Energy Capital, an independent North American renewable energy investor, announced that its North American Renewable Energy Fund has closed on the acquisition of 90.1% of Invenergy’s sponsor equity interests in the combined 109-MW Prairie Breeze II and Prairie Breeze III wind farms. These systems are located in Antelope and Boone counties, Nebraska. Concurrent with…
Excelsior Energy Capital acquires majority ownership of 109-MW wind portfolio
Excelsior Energy Capital, a North American renewable energy investor, announced that its North American Renewable Energy Fund has executed the acquisition of 90.1% of Invenergy’s combined 109-MW Prairie Breeze II and Prairie Breeze III projects, located in Antelope and Boone counties in Nebraska. The transaction is expected to close in December 2019. “Excelsior is pleased…
Invenergy to sponsor youth leadership organization, the National FFA
Invenergy, a Midwest-based developer and operator of sustainable energy, recently announced a historic sponsorship of the National FFA Organization. Invenergy is the first sustainable energy company to establish a nationwide investment of this scale with the organization. The FFA is youth organization that prepares participating members for leadership in careers in the science, business, and technology…
Invenergy’s Santa Rita East Wind Farm begins operation in Texas
Invenergy, a privately-held global renewable developer and operator, announced the completion of construction and the start of commercial operations for the 302.4-MW Santa Rita East Wind Farm. About 70 miles west of San Angelo, Texas, the project supported more than 300 jobs during peak construction and will create 14 permanent full-time operations and maintenance jobs…
Invenergy granted approval to acquire Grain Belt Express
The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has unanimously approved a request filed by Invenergy to acquire Clean Line Energy Partners’ Grain Belt Express transmission project. In a 5-0 vote, the Commission determined that allowing Invenergy to acquire Grain Belt is not detrimental to the public interest. It had initially approved the project in March. “Invenergy…
Invenergy transfers Ekola and TB Flats wind projects to PacifiCorp
Invenergy announced the transfer of the Ekola Flats and TB Flats wind projects in Carbon County, Wyoming, to PacifiCorp. Invenergy, a privately-held developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, developed the 250-MW Ekola Flats and 500-MW TB Flats wind energy projects for PacifiCorp in support of their Energy Vision 2020 initiative. Construction of both projects,…
Pine River Wind begins commercial operation in Michigan
DTE Energy and Invenergy have announced the start of commercial operations at the Pine River wind project in Gratiot and Isabella Counties in central Michigan. Invenergy, a U.S.-based, privately held global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, developed, built, and transferred the Pine River project to DTE as a part of the company’s growing…
Gearbox Express and Invenergy team up to offer one-stop component & field-service work
Gearbox Express (GBX), North America’s largest independent re-manufacturer of gearbox assemblies and main shafts for the wind industry, announced a new partnership with Invenergy Services, an award-winning sustainable energy solutions provider. Through the partnership, GBX has secured Invenergy Services to perform major component and field-service work, resulting in the combined and expanded geographic footprint of…
New York Power Authority makes its first transaction in large-scale renewables
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has awarded a power purchase agreement for a 290-MW wind project to be constructed in Steuben County to procure and accelerate renewable energy and advance Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s aggressive clean energy goals. This investment in large-scale clean energy promotes a private partnership and will provide employment and economic benefits to the Southern Tier community. “NYPA is eager to move forward with…
Nebraska’s 200-MW Upstream Wind Energy Center comes online
Invenergy, a global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, has announced the completion of construction and the start of commercial operations of the 200-MW Upstream Wind Energy Center in Antelope County, Nebraska. The project supported 275 workers during peak construction and will create 11 permanent full-time operations and maintenance jobs for the long-term operation…
Invenergy completes financing for its 300-MW Santa Rita East Wind Farm
Invenergy, a privately-held global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, announced that it completed construction financing on its 302.4-MW Santa Rita East Wind Farm, located approximately 70 miles west of San Angelo, Texas. The Santa Rita East Wind Farm, now under construction, is the largest wind farm Invenergy has financed to date. The company…
Invenergy acquires Grain Belt Express transmission project
Invenergy, a global privately-held developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, announced its plan to acquire all the development assets of the Grain Belt Express transmission project, pending appropriate regulatory approvals. The new transmission infrastructure is critical to supporting significant additions of renewable and clean generation sources to the nation’s electricity mix. According to…
CDPQ acquires additional stake in Invenergy Renewables
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and Invenergy have announced an increase of CDPQ’s stake in Invenergy Renewables LLC, a privately held North American renewable energy company. With this transaction, CDPQ will have a 52.4% economic ownership in Invenergy Renewables, while Invenergy will continue to be the managing member of the company. Invenergy…
Invenergy files International Arbitration suit against Poland over wind projects
Invenergy Renewables, and other companies forming the Invenergy group, have submitted a Notice of Arbitration against the Republic of Poland citing violations of Invenergy’s rights as a foreign investor and clear breaches of Poland’s obligations under the United States-Poland Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and international law. According to Invenergy, the case relates to Poland’s actions…
World’s largest bakery signs up for wind power
Committed to working on a sustainable path for a better world through its ongoing technology and innovation investments to reduce its environmental footprint, Grupo Bimbo announced that it has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) to receive 100 MW of wind energy from Invenergy, North America’s largest independent renewable energy company. The agreement will…