PNM, the wholly owned New Mexico utility subsidiary of PNM Resources, announced an agreement with an affiliate of Pattern Energy Group 2 LP (Pattern Development), and the New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority (NM RETA) to acquire a renewable transmission project, Western Spirit, which will support the development of new wind resources in eastern New Mexico.…
Pattern Development’s New Mexico wind projects approved
The Public Regulation Commission (PRC) recently voted to approve the location control permit for Pattern Development’s Corona Wind Projects in a 4-0 vote. As a result, construction can begin on an estimated 950 wind turbines that will produce about 2,200 MW of power. “We greatly appreciate the commission’s diligent work to ensure that we had…
New Mexico one step closer to largest wind farm in the Western Hemisphere
Wind is expected to create hundreds of jobs for New Mexicans during construction of the 221-MW Grady Wind project, in Curry County. Wind developer, Pattern Development recently joined supporters and project investors to recognize the economic benefits of the state’s growing wind industry. Grady Wind is expected to deliver many financial benefits, including land lease…
Pattern Development becomes Canada’s largest wind-power producer
Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Development) announced the completion of its 147-MW Mont Sainte-Marguerite Wind power facility. Mont Sainte-Marguerite Wind is located about 50 kilometers south of Québec City, in the Chaudière-Appalaches region. As announced in June 2017, the facility will be acquired by Pattern Energy Group and PSP Investments. Closing is expected in the…
Pattern Development constructs largest First Nations’ wind project
Pattern Energy Group (Pattern Development) announced the completion of a C$1 billion financing for the 300-MW Henvey Inlet Wind project located on Henvey Inlet First Nation Reserve No. 2 on the northeast shore of the Georgian Bay in Ontario. Pattern Development and Nigig Power Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Henvey Inlet First Nation, are joint venture partners…
Pattern Development acquires 80-MW Montana wind project
PNE WIND’s Windkraft Nord USA, a developer of wind energy farms and based in Germany, sold the project rights of the U.S.-wind project Vivaldi Springtime to Pattern Energy Group 2 LP (Pattern Development). With a long history in wind energy, Pattern Development’s highly-experienced team has developed, financed, and placed into operation more than 4,000 MW…
Pattern Development completes financing and starts construction of 147-MW wind project in Québec
Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Development) announced the completion of CAD $263 million construction-to-term financing for its 147 -MW Mont Sainte-Marguerite Wind project — which is now entering full-stage construction. “With the close of construction financing we expect swift progress on our first project in Québec and anticipate completing the facility by the end of the…
Pattern Development completes largest wind-power project in British Columbia
Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Development) announced the completion of its 184.6-MW Meikle Wind power project located in British Columbia, about 33 km north of Tumbler Ridge. The Meikle Wind facility uses 61 GE wind turbines and has the capacity to generate clean energy for up to 54,000 homes in the province. The facility has a 25-year…
Southern Cross Transmission to bring positive economic impacts and clean energy to Louisiana & Mississippi
Pattern Energy Group LP announced its affiliate’s proposed Southern Cross Transmission project would provide significant economic benefits to the project areas within Louisiana and Mississippi, including $3.9 billion in total direct, indirect, induced and fiscal economic impact, according to a study conducted by Moss Adams LLP. The study found that the project will have wide-ranging…
Pattern Development acquires development rights of 600-MW Maine wind farm
Pattern Energy Group has acquired from SunEdison the development rights to the proposed 600-MW King Pine Wind project. “We are excited about the opportunity to expand our previous activities in Maine by taking over development of the state’s largest wind power project,” said Mike Garland, President and CEO of Pattern Development. “Maine is an extraordinary…
Grand opening of 180-MW Armow Wind-Power facility in Ontario
The Armow Wind-Power Facility in Ontario held a Grand Opening Event hosted by Samsung Renewable Energy and Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Development). The 180-MW Armow Wind is expected to generate enough clean energy to power approximately 70,000 Ontario homes each year, based on average annual residential energy use in Ontario. “The Municipality welcomes the…