North Col Wind Farm

What is the northeastern Colorado wind farm project?

The Project provides approximately $24 million* in additional revenue for Northeastern Colorado, money that enhances local roads, schools and services. Wind farms provide indirect income to local businesses, including hotels, restaurants, caterers and other companies. *Estimated over first 30 years of the project.

Are wind farms compatible with agriculture?

Began commercial operation in December 2021. Wind farms are compatible with agriculture and are fast becoming an important component of farm viability in Colorado and many other areas across the country. They can also generate significant economic benefits for the communities that host them.

Do offshore wind farms affect climatic impacts?

Vautard, R. et al. Regional climate model simulations indicate limited climatic impacts by operational and planned European wind farms. Nat. Commun. 5, (2014). al Fahel, N. & Archer, C. L. Observed onshore precipitation changes after the installation of offshore wind farms. Bull. Atmos. Sci. Technol. 1, 179–203 (2020).

How does adiabatic cooling affect wind farms?

The uplift and flow convergence increase the moisture flux due to adiabatic cooling in the region over the wind farms. This, in return, increases the amount of low clouds over the wind farms, mainly at their downwind edge. The increase in low clouds results in radiative cooling and an increase in precipitation over the wind farm areas.