Bent Tree Wind Farm expansion

The Bent Tree Wind Farm began commercial operation in February 2011 and is located near Albert Lea in Freeborn County, Minnesota. The farm’s 122 turbines produce 201 megawatts of power, enough to power approximately 53,000 homes.

We are developing the Bent Tree North Wind Farm. As currently designed, the wind farm will add approximately 150 megawatts of power. The Bent Tree North Wind Farm is expected to generate enough wind energy to power at least 60,000 homes annually.

For more information, please contact Jerry Demmer (507) 369-6431.

The Bent Tree Wind Farm has generated over $5 million of tax revenue to Freeborn County and over $1.4 million of tax revenue to Hartland and Manchester Townships. Area landowners have received over $10 million in lease payments.

The Bent Tree North Wind Farm is expected to deliver more than $100 million in wages, benefits, new tax revenue and landowner payments over the life of the project. The project has the potential to support an estimated 200-250 construction jobs.

Wind energy reduces the use of traditional fossil fuels for energy generation. This positively impacts the environment for future generations.