What does NextEra Energy Resources look for in a site when building a renewable energy project?
NextEra Energy Resources looks for a location with good wind or solar resources, landowners who are interested in hosting our equipment and proximity to transmission lines.
If I have land and want you to assess its suitability for a renewable energy project, how do I get you to come out to look at it?
We cannot guarantee that we will assess every parcel of land presented to us. However, you can contact us.
How much land does a wind or solar project require?
For wind, about 60 acres per turbine may be included in the easement, but that land will still be tillable. The area required for each turbine is far less than that included in the easement. For solar, it’s typically five to six acres of land for each megawatt.
Is there construction traffic?
Yes. During construction there will be additional traffic. Although the construction period is only a matter of months, it will require heavy equipment, including bulldozers, graders, trenching machines, concrete trucks, flatbed trucks and large cranes.
How long will it take to complete construction?
It depends on the size of the project. However, six to nine months is a reasonable time frame to build most wind projects, and six to 12 months for solar projects.