07/21/2009
USA - NACEL Energy Submits Interconnection Plan to Swisher Electric Cooperative
The NACEL Energy Corporation, a wind power company in business to generate clean, renewable energy, today confirmed it has submitted an "Application for Operation of Customer Owned Generation" to Swisher Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SECI) concerning the interconnection of the Company's 20 MW Swisher wind power project, to the electric grid.
SECI serves an area of 1,871 square miles in six counties in the Texas Panhandle and is part of Touchstone Energy's group of electric cooperatives. NACEL Energy's complete submission to SECI included requisite engineering drawings, wind turbine selection and proposed date of commissioning (operations).
As NACEL Energy previously confirmed on January 21st 2009, an NRG Systems meteorological tower was erected at Swisher, which comprises 1573 acres in Donley County, Texas. According to the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), the Texas Panhandle exhibits the State's "greatest expanse of high quality winds." Last quarter, the Company commissioned an interim analysis of site wind data collected at Swisher and results met expectations.
NACEL Energy identifies interconnection points in the nation's electric grid, and then leases nearby acreage where 6 to 18 utility class wind turbines can be constructed without incurring the often significant transmission and related electric infrastructure upgrade costs and delays which can adversely impact other company's wind power projects. The Company's work in this regard is currently focused in Texas, Arizona, Kansas and Illinois.
NACEL Energy anticipates a period of several months, or longer, before a final interconnection agreement can be executed with SECI. In the interim, important additional development milestones are underway including, without limitation, obtaining turbine debt financing and a power purchase agreement. Accordingly, the Company cautions that commissioning (operations) at Swisher is not expected until July 2010, or later depending on future events.
NACEL Energy Chief Executive Officer, Brian Lavery, stated:"With our submission of an Interconnection Plan coupled with delivery of engineering drawings and other requisite documentation to SECI, as confirmed today, we are able to confirm that the pace of development at Swisher is proceeding satisfactorily and as contemplated by the Company."
About NACEL Energy Corporation:
NACEL Energy is one of the first publicly-traded companies in America exclusively developing clean, renewable, utility scale wind energy. The Company has commenced work at its Leila Lakes, Hedley Pointe, Swisher, Channing Flats and Blue Creek projects, all located in the Texas Panhandle, and currently anticipates generating 100 MW, or more, of new wind power upon their completion. In addition, the Company continues its work assessing the feasibility of wind project opportunities in Arizona, Kansas, Illinois and the Dominican Republic. NACEL Energy was founded in 2006 and successfully completed its IPO in December of 2007.
For more information please contact Trevor Sievert at ts@windfair.net
SECI serves an area of 1,871 square miles in six counties in the Texas Panhandle and is part of Touchstone Energy's group of electric cooperatives. NACEL Energy's complete submission to SECI included requisite engineering drawings, wind turbine selection and proposed date of commissioning (operations).
As NACEL Energy previously confirmed on January 21st 2009, an NRG Systems meteorological tower was erected at Swisher, which comprises 1573 acres in Donley County, Texas. According to the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), the Texas Panhandle exhibits the State's "greatest expanse of high quality winds." Last quarter, the Company commissioned an interim analysis of site wind data collected at Swisher and results met expectations.
NACEL Energy identifies interconnection points in the nation's electric grid, and then leases nearby acreage where 6 to 18 utility class wind turbines can be constructed without incurring the often significant transmission and related electric infrastructure upgrade costs and delays which can adversely impact other company's wind power projects. The Company's work in this regard is currently focused in Texas, Arizona, Kansas and Illinois.
NACEL Energy anticipates a period of several months, or longer, before a final interconnection agreement can be executed with SECI. In the interim, important additional development milestones are underway including, without limitation, obtaining turbine debt financing and a power purchase agreement. Accordingly, the Company cautions that commissioning (operations) at Swisher is not expected until July 2010, or later depending on future events.
NACEL Energy Chief Executive Officer, Brian Lavery, stated:"With our submission of an Interconnection Plan coupled with delivery of engineering drawings and other requisite documentation to SECI, as confirmed today, we are able to confirm that the pace of development at Swisher is proceeding satisfactorily and as contemplated by the Company."
About NACEL Energy Corporation:
NACEL Energy is one of the first publicly-traded companies in America exclusively developing clean, renewable, utility scale wind energy. The Company has commenced work at its Leila Lakes, Hedley Pointe, Swisher, Channing Flats and Blue Creek projects, all located in the Texas Panhandle, and currently anticipates generating 100 MW, or more, of new wind power upon their completion. In addition, the Company continues its work assessing the feasibility of wind project opportunities in Arizona, Kansas, Illinois and the Dominican Republic. NACEL Energy was founded in 2006 and successfully completed its IPO in December of 2007.
For more information please contact Trevor Sievert at ts@windfair.net
- Source:
- Nacel Energy Corporation
- Author:
- Edited by Trevor Sievert, Online Editorial Journalist / Author: NACEL Energy Staff
- Email:
- ts@windfair.net
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- wind energy, wind farm, renewable energy, wind power, wind turbine, rotorblade, offshore, onshore
