RWE adds 203 MW of onshore wind capacity from Montgomery Ranch to U.S. renewables platform
RWE commissions Montgomery Ranch wind farm in Texas, advancing its clean energy portfolio in the U.S.
RWE commissions Montgomery Ranch wind farm in Texas, advancing its clean energy portfolio in the U.S.
AUSTIN, Oct. 24, 2024 – RWE, a leading renewable energy company, continues the strategic growth of its U.S. renewables portfolio, adding another 203 megawatts (MW) of onshore wind capacity with the commissioning of its Montgomery Ranch Wind Farm in Foard County, Texas.
Texas leads the nation in installed wind capacity, including from RWE’s 23 operating onshore wind farms. Together with Montgomery Ranch, these facilities are reliably delivering electricity and critical grid support to help meet the growing demand for power in the state. Earlier this year, RWE also announced the construction of two new onshore wind farms in Southeast Texas, Peyton Creek II and Lane City, which will add a combined capacity of 446 MW once operational.
Andrew Flanagan, CEO, RWE Clean Energy: “For more than 15 years, we have made purposeful, strategic investments in the U.S. to deliver clean renewable energy to the market. In Texas, for example, we are seeing the market evolve and are collaborating with industry-leading partners to support the state’s future growth with projects like Montgomery Ranch.”
To build Montgomery Ranch, RWE joined with top-tier renewable industry companies, including balance of plant contractor M.A. Mortenson Company and RES, a global energy solutions company. In addition, RWE partnered with Vestas North America to supply the 45 V150 4.5 MW turbines that are now installed and operating onsite. RWE continues to overcome industry supply chain and labor challenges by partnering with industry leaders and leveraging its global scale and diverse portfolio to develop, build and deliver new projects.
Montgomery Ranch serves as an important economic driver for the county and surrounding communities, with approximately $50 million in property tax revenues projected to be infused into the region throughout its operating lifetime. Additionally, construction of Montgomery Ranch created 250 jobs at its peak and generated $1.5 million in revenues from local spending.
