Mar 18 2010
PowerWorks, which develops, owns and operates renewable energy power projects, has four wind power projects in California at present. All the four operating wind power projects comprise more than 900 wind turbines, producing about 95,000kW or 95MW of wind power. These wind farms supply energy in the San Francisco Bay area to approximately 30,000 homes.
The 50 MW WPP 87 California Wind Farm
The total wind power generated by these California wind farms reduces 615 million cubic feet of natural gas consumption in one year, while minimizing 25,000 tons of coal consumption and mining per year. The total 95 mega watt wind power production reduces 46 million gallons of water consumption for one year. About 197 million pounds of carbon-dioxide emission is being eliminated per year by these wind farms. This in turn minimizes the effect and impact of global warming. In addition, the total wind power generated by the four wind farms eliminates the use of 109,000 barrels of oil consumption every year.
The 95,000kW wind power from the California wind farms is equivalent to planting around 7.6 million trees. These wind farms also prove to be beneficial economically and socially, besides saving on healthcare costs. One of the four California projects is the 50 megawatt WPP 87 wind farm, for which the company also provides maintenance services. This wind power project is under the long term power purchase deal signed with the Pacific Gas & Electric company. PowerWorks possesses a part of this wind power project.