CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Public Service Commission (PSC) of West Virginia has greenlit modifications for an Eastern Panhandle wind farm project that will cut the number of turbines from 132 to 78 while increasing their height beyond that of the Washington Monument. NedPower Mount Storm LLC, which operates the wind farm near Bismarck in Grant County, initially received its siting certificate in 2003. In June, the company requested a reduction in the number of turbines to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
After negotiations, a settlement was filed with the PSC in late October, receiving 187 letters of public support. The modifications aim to increase energy efficiency, reduce visual and noise impact, minimize shadow flicker, and extend the facility’s operational lifespan by 35 years. Importantly, the project remains committed to producing 300 megawatts, sufficient to power approximately 90,000 homes.
The updated design involves increasing the height of the turbine hubs from 256 to 390 feet, with the blades’ maximum arc rising from 390 to 582 feet, taller than the 555-foot Washington Monument. With a planned investment of $775 million, the project promises significant local benefits, including $60 million in property taxes and up to 250 jobs over a two-year period. Construction is slated to begin by July 2025.
NedPower, a subsidiary of Clearway Energy Group LLC, is committed to advancing sustainable energy while supporting local development. For more details, visit the PSC website and access Case No. 24-0527-E-CS-PW.
