Southern Power‘s 118-MW Glass Sands Wind Facility in Murray County, Oklahoma, is now operational. This project is Southern Power’s fifth wind facility in Oklahoma, and it contributes to the company’s growing fleet of clean energy resources from California to Maine. “We are pleased to see Glass Sands Wind Facility achieve commercial operation as this facility…
Southern Power enters Washington wind market with 136-MW farm
Southern Power, a U.S. wholesale energy provider and a subsidiary of Southern Company, announced that the 136-MW Skookumchuck Wind Facility in Lewis and Thurston Counties, Washington, is now operational. This project, Southern Power’s 12th wind facility, is Southern Power’s first wind facility in the state and contributes to the company’s growing renewable fleet of clean…
Southern Power powers on 200-MW Reading Wind Facility
Southern Power announced that the 200-MW Reading Wind Facility in Osage and Lyon Counties, Kansas, is now operational. This project, Southern Power’s 11th wind facility, is the first to be validated as a carbon offset project under the Verified Carbon Standard Program through an agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruises. This initiative, which is expected to…
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…
Southern Power completes 100-MW Oklahoma wind facility
Southern Power, a U.S. wholesale energy provider and a subsidiary of Southern Company, announced that the 100-MW Wildhorse Mountain Wind Facility in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma is now operational. “Wildhorse Mountain Wind Facility is our fourth wind project in the state of Oklahoma, and we are pleased to see this project achieve commercial operation,” said Southern…
Southern Power acquires 136-MW Washington wind project
Southern Power, a U.S. wholesale energy provider and a subsidiary of Southern Company, announced the acquisition of its 12th wind project, the 136-MW Skookumchuck Wind Facility, from Renewable Energy Systems (RES). “This project is a great addition to our renewable portfolio,” said Bill Gratham, president, Southern Power. “We continue to strive to develop clean, safe,…
Royal Caribbean strikes wind deal with Southern Power
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has signed an agreement with Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, for Southern Power’s 200-MW Reading Wind Facility. This initiative, which will offset up to 12% of Royal Caribbean’s emissions beginning in 2020, is the latest addition to the company’s extensive sustainability efforts, which…
Southern Power’s 148-MW Texas wind farm begins operation
Southern Power, a U.S. wholesale energy provider and a subsidiary of Southern Company, announced that the 148-MW Cactus Flats Wind Facility in Concho County, Texas is operational. “Cactus Flats highlights Southern Power’s ongoing commitment to the development of wind energy, and we are pleased to see this project achieve commercial operation,” said Southern Power President and CEO Mark…
Southern Power acquires Wildhorse Mountain Wind Facility
Southern Power, a U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, announced the acquisition of its tenth wind project – the 100-MW Wildhorse Mountain Wind Facility in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. Roaring Fork Wind, a co-development partnership between Renewable Energy Systems Americas (RES), and Vestas, developed the project. Once operational, all electric energy, capacity and…
Southern Power acquires fifth Texas wind project
Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power announced the acquisition of its fifth Texas wind project – the 148-MW Cactus Flats Wind Facility – from Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES). “With the energy landscape constantly changing, we remain focused on strategic opportunities that support our business objectives,” said Southern Power President and CEO Buzz Miller. “The Cactus Flats…
Southern Company subsidiary acquires two wind projects in Texas
Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power recently announced the acquisition of two wind facilities from EDF Renewable Energy in Texas – the 174-MW Salt Fork Wind and the 126-MW Tyler Bluff Wind facility. With these acquisitions, Southern Power owns more than 1,000 MW of wind power, growing its wholesale renewable portfolio to more than 3,000 MW. “Southern Power…