| Owner | Pattern Energy Group LP |
|---|---|
| Location | Burney, California |
| Power Purchaser | PG&E |
| Construction Contractor | RES Americas |
| Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Turbine Size | 2.3 MW |
| Number of Turbines | 44 |
| Project Capacity | 101.2 MW |
| Power Equivalent | 44,000 homes |
| Construction Start | October 2009 |
| Commercial Operation | December 2010 |
| Estimated Tax Revenue | $1.75 million per year |
The electricity produced annually by Hatchet Ridge Wind Farm will offset more than 134,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions – equal to the annual emissions of 21,000 cars. – Source: AWEA
Pattern Energy's Hatchet Ridge Wind project near Burney, California has completed construction and is now operational. The 101.2 megawatt wind energy project is the only large-scale wind project in California to reach operation in 2010. The output is purchased by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) under a 15-year power purchase agreement and is equal to the annual energy use of 44,000 California homes.
RES America Construction, Inc. constructed the infrastructure supporting the turbines and Siemens Energy erected 44 Siemens SWT-2.3-93 wind turbines, each with an output capacity of 2.3 MW. Siemens manufactured the turbine blades at their Fort Madison, Iowa facility, and Ameron International of Fontana, California manufactured the turbine towers.
In addition to paying substantial property taxes, Hatchet Ridge Wind is investing millions in the local community through the Shasta County General Fund, the Burney-Fall River Education Foundation, and the Burney Regional Community Fund that is administered by the Shasta Regional Community Foundation.
On October 27, 2010, Pattern celebrated the opening of the Hatchet Ridge Wind Farm in Burney, California. We produced a series of videos showcasing Burney, the wind farm, and the people who helped make the farm a reality. Watch the videos here »
