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The Highland Wind Farm is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, primarily on
reclaimed strip mine. Development of the Highland Wind Farm began in 2005 and the Project commenced operation on August 12, 2009.
The Project utilizes 25 Nordex N-90 wind turbine generators, each with a nameplate rating of 2.5 megawatts. In total, the Highland Wind Farm has the capacity to generate 62.5 megawatts of electric power – producing enough electricity to power 20,000 homes each year. The electricity from Highland is connected to the Penelec Grid and sold to First Energy Services under a long-term power purchase agreement. A planned expansion of the Highland Wind Farm will increase its capacity by an additional 75 megawatts.
Economic Benefits of the Highland Wind Farm
• The Highland Wind Farm will generate $20 million in taxes to the state and local townships over its lifetime
• Goods and services of approximately $2 million each year are consumed by the Highland Wind Farm
• Nordex and EverPower employs 7 people to operate and maintain the Highland Wind Farm
• Approximately 17 part-time employees assist with additional tasks throughout the year
• When completed, Highland Wind Farm’s planned expansion will more than double these economic benefits |
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