RES starts construction of EDPR NA 99.1MW Redbed Plains Wind Farm

Renewable Energy Systems (RES) announced that it has started the construction work on EDP Renewables North America’s (EDPR NA) 99.1MW Redbed Plains Wind Farm in Grady County, Oklahoma.

The farm consist of 48 Siemens Gamesa turbines. An interconnection agreement for the project has been finalized with American Electric Power (AEP).

RES senior VP Construction, Jason Zingerman said that Redbed Plains marks a significant milestone for RES, as it is their eighth wind project in Oklahoma. They look forward to continued work with landowners and major stakeholders to bring the economic benefits of renewable energy to the Sooner State.

Executive VP, Technical,  Phillip Westerby said that EDPR NA will expand its footprint to more than 600 MW of operational wind projects in Oklahoma with the completion of the Redbed Plains Wind Farm. The company remains committed to providing clean, renewable energy throughout North America.

RES began construction in April 2017 with completion scheduled for fourth quarter 2017.

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