
Arkwright Summit Wind Farm
Friday 14, August 2020
Installed capacity of 78-megawatts
Project overview
Arkwright Summit Wind Farm is located in Chautauqua County, the westernmost county in New York. The wind turbines are located within the Town of Arkwright, and the project connects to the grid in the Town of Pomfret.
Economic benefits
Arkwright Summit Wind Farm yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment. Arkwright Summit Wind Farm is also compatible with other land uses and provides a stable form of income to local landowners.
$31.4 million
Total project impact
$4.2+ million
Paid to local governments
$13.4+ million
Paid to landowners
$13.7+ million
Spent locally
Job creation
173 construction jobs and 4 permanent jobs created

Renewable energy in New York
EDP Renewables is a renewable energy leader in New York. With more than 704 megawatts of clean energy in operation in the state.
Renewable energy technology

Energy security
Energy security
Arkwright Summit helps strengthen energy security for the state of New York and the U.S., helping diversify domestic supply.

Wind energy and land use
Wind energy and land use
Wind turbines have a limited footprint, leaving 98% of the project’s leased land available for farming, or wildlife habitat.

Wind energy and American manufacturing
Wind energy and American manufacturing
450+ American factories produce parts and materials for the U.S. wind industry, which employs 130,000+ Americans.

138 million gallons of water saved each year
Arkwright Summit saves more than 138 million gallons of water each year and prevents the air pollution that causes smog and acid rain.
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Arkwright Summit Wind Farm
Operations & Maintenance Office
10001 Route 60
Fredonia, NY 14063
716.898.0367
ArkwrightSummit@edpr.com
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