The wind farm will include up to 120 wind turbines, 5.2 miles of overhead transmission and will have the capability to produce up to 400 megawatts of electricity.
According to Dakota Power Community Wind, the Lincoln County Auditor’s office certified a petition that will allow residents to vote on Wind Farms July 18th.
It’s another opening for all sides to air their views on a proposed wind farm in Lincoln County. Supporters, detractors and decision-makers gather Tuesday night.
Planners have effectively voted to ban wind development by requiring a 1-mile setback for turbines and noise rules that wind backers call unattainable.
A proposed wind farm project rejected by commissioners in Davison County might resurface in neighboring Sanborn County, and some residents there aren't happy.