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Here you will find information about the New England wind project, Bog Wind Power Project. You can locate other New England wind projects on our Google Map.

Bog Wind Power Project

Wareham, MA

United States

(41.7598/-70.7237)

Developer: Beaufort Wind Power

Owner/Operator: TBD

Size: 16000 kW

Technology: 10-16 MW

Type: Windfarm

Status: In Development

Discussion:

Local cranberry growers have partnered with Beaufort Windpower to develop the Bog Wind Power Project. By erecting one or two turbines scattered about several of the region's oldest cranberry bogs, Beaufort Windpower and the cranberry growers hope to install a total of 10 to 16 MW of wind turbines as well as generate additional income for the farmers. The project developer is currently collecting wind data. Commercial operation is not expected before 2010.

Project Content Last Updated: 4/22/2008

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