TradeWind wins court battle for 136-MW Oklahoma wind project

Nov 19, 2014 - A judge in the state of Oklahoma has ordered Osage county regulators to give the green light to TradeWind Energy’s 136-MW Mustang Run wind project, the Tulsa World said Tuesday.

Earlier this year, the US wind and solar project developer initiated legal action after the Osage County Board of Adjustment refused to grant a conditional use permit for the scheme. The court decision from last week, however, was not welcomed by local residents, with opponents pledging to fight against the development.

The Mustang Run wind farm will be located near the city of Pawhuska, comprising 64 turbines. Once operational, the facility is expected to generate enough electricity for 45,000 Oklahoma homes, TradeWind says on its website. Its output will also help save 450,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per year. State-owned electric utility Grand River Dam Authority has agreed to buy the produced power under a 20-year power purchase agreement.

Osage County currently has two active wind farm developments, both owned by Italian utility Enel (BIT:ENEL). One of the projects is under construction and the other recently secured a court order that allows construction to commence.

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