Work on state's largest wind farm to begin this spring (Montana)

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Work on state's largest wind farm to begin this spring

Associated Press - February 24, 2008 1:14 PM ET

GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) - Construction of the state's largest wind farm will begin this spring, about 85 miles north of Great Falls.

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In the first phase, 69 towers capable of producing more than 100 megawatts will be erected in Toole County. The second phase includes land in Glacier County.

Combined, the two phases will include 140 towers producing 210 megawatts. A single megawatt of wind power generates enough electricity for 250 to 300 homes.

Bill Alexander is the chief developer for Naturener, whose U.S. headquarters are in San Francisco. He says the company expects to have both phases fully operational before the end of the year.

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