An aging wind farm in Texas has been revitalized, increasing its capacity from 160 to 182 megawatts (MW).
An old Texas wind farm gets a second wind
The Brazos Wind Farm, located in Fluvanna in West Texas, spans around 10,000 acres across Borden and Scurry counties.
Recently, InfraRed Capital Investments acquired 60% ownership of the Brazos Wind Farm, with Shell USA continuing to operate the site.
Originally completed in December 2003, Brazos featured 160 1-MW wind turbines powering approximately 30,000 homes. Through Shell’s redevelopment efforts, the farm now boasts a 182 MW capacity, sufficient to power around 67,000 homes, achieved with fewer turbines, including 38 new Nordex 5-MW turbines featuring advanced technology for increased efficiency and reliability.
Regarding the decommissioned turbines, Shell has committed to repurposing the fiberglass from the blades to support various product applications.
Electrek’s Take
Repurposing aging wind farms like Brazos presents a sustainable solution to continue generating clean energy efficiently. The initiative reflects the growing need for recycling strategies for components like steel and fiberglass as more wind farms reach the end of their life cycles.
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