Twin Groves Wind Farm
Wednesday 14, October 2020
Installed capacity of 396-megawatts
Project overview
Twin Groves Wind Farm consists of two phases and is located in central Illinois on two prominent moraines in eastern McLean County. The wind farm includes farmland in the Arrowsmith, Cheney’s Grove, and Dawson townships that is primarily used to grow corn and soybeans.
Economic benefits
Twin Groves Wind Farm yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment. Twin Groves Wind Farm is also compatible with other land uses and provides a stable form of income to local landowners.
$122 million
Total project impact
$45.5 million
Paid to local governments
$36.4 million
Paid to landowners
$40 million
Spent locally
Job creation
35+ permanent jobs created
Renewable energy in Illinois
With the collaboration of local business owners, landowners, and other community members across Illinois, EDPR NA is powering local economies across Illinois.
Renewable energy technology
Energy security
Energy security
Twin Groves Wind Farm will contribute to the national energy security for the state of Illinois 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.
704 million gallons of water saved each year
Twin Groves saves more than 704 million gallons of water each year and prevents the air pollution that causes smog, acid rain, and climate change.
Contact us
Twin Groves Wind Farm
Operations & Maintenance Office
13682 N 2900 East Road
Ellsworth, IL 61737
309.724.8278
TwinGroves@edpr.com
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