BUFFALO RIDGE WIND ENERGY CENTER
About the Project
The Buffalo Ridge Wind is an innovative wind project proposed for Lincoln County in Minnesota with a capacity of approximately 109 megawatts of clean, renewable energy. The Buffalo Ridge Wind project is more than wind turbines - it represents a significant capital investment in Minnesota. It creates good-paying jobs and provides millions in additional revenue for landowners and the local community.
It is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and the sun.
Economic Benefits
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We believe in building strong partnerships and supporting the communities our projects call home. Get the facts and learn how the Buffalo Ridge Wind project can enhance Lincoln County.
HEALTH
When properly sited, wind turbines are a safe and effective means of generating electricity.
HEALTH
ENVIRONMENT
Wind energy is far less harmful to wildlife than traditional energy sources it displaces.Wind energy has among the least environmental impacts of any form of electric generation.
ENVIRONMENT
PROPERTY VALUE
Multiple studies have found wind farms have no significant long-term impacts on property values.
PROPERTY VALUE
DECOMMISSIONING
Decommissioning is the process of removing all wind turbines and returning the land to its original condition.
DECOMMISSIONING
*Estimated over first 25 years of the project. All figures are estimated and subject to change.