One of world's biggest wind farms up and running in Oregon
"The completion of Caithness Shepherds Flat is an excellent example of how Oregon can attract significant investments in the building blocks of the future economy, showcasing our state as a key player in new economic growth and resilience," Governor Kitzhaber said in a news release.
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Shepherds Flat, a $2 billion wind farm that is among the world's
largest, is now up and running in northeastern Oregon, its developer
said Saturday.
New York-based Caithness Energy said the 845-megawatt project stretching across the northern reaches of Gilliam and Morrow counties, has commenced producing power, drawing kudos from Gov. John Kithzaber and Oregon's congressional delegation.
"The completion of Caithness Shepherds Flat is an excellent example of how Oregon can attract significant investments in the building blocks of the future economy, showcasing our state as a key player in new economic growth and resilience," Kitzhaber said in a news release.
Caithness said it employed more than 400 workers during construction and the wind farm will maintain a full-time staff of 45 workers.
