Google invests $100 million in giant wind farm in Oregon

by Laura Domela

“Google today said that it will invest about $100 million in the very large Shepherd’s Flat wind project in Oregon, its second direct investment in renewable energy in two weeks.

Shepherds Flat is projected to be the largest wind farm in the world, able to generate 845 megawatts and supply enough energy for 235,000 average U.S. homes when it is online next year. GE Energy Financial Services and Caithness Energy are existing owners of the project near Arlington, Ore., which will take up about 30 square miles.” via cnet

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Google invests $100 million in giant wind farm in Oregon

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