First Wind Begins Expansion of Stetson Wind Project

First Wind, an independent wind power company, announced that it has begun construction of the 25.5 megawatts (MW) expansion of its Stetson Wind project in Maine.

The first phase of the Stetson Wind project commenced operations in
January 2009. In March 2009, First Wind received approval from the
Maine Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) to build the 25.5 MW
expansion or second phase of its Stetson Wind project. Recently,
Harvard University announced that it will purchase half of the power
generated by the Stetson Wind II facility as well as the associated
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).

The expansion will consist of the construction and operation of 17 additional GE 1.5 MW wind turbines, bringing the total to 55. When combined with the original Stetson project, the expansion will make the project an 82.5 MW facility. The work on the expansion will create employment opportunities during the design, engineering and construction of the facility. First Wind hires in-state businesses to conduct much of the needed work.

First Wind is an independent North American wind energy company focused exclusively on the development, ownership and operation of wind energy projects. First Wind is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.