Bright Stalk II Wind Farm
Installed capacity of 150 megawatts (MW)
Project overview
Bright Stalk II Wind Farm will be located 20 miles northeast of Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Located entirely within McLean County, the wind farm will complement the area’s corn and soybean fields, providing local farmers with a stable, weather resistant cash crop in the form of landowner lease payments.
Economic benefits
Bright Stalk II Wind Farm yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment. Bright Stalk II Wind Farm is also compatible with other land uses and provides a stable form of income to local landowners.
Renewable energy in Illinois
With the collaboration of local business owners, landowners, and other community members across Illinois, EDPR NA is able to provide clean energy for the state, in addition to strengthening the local economies.
Renewable energy technology
Energy security
Bright Stalk II Wind Farm will contribute to the national energy security for the state of Illinois and the United States, helping diversify domestic supply.
Turbines
Bright Stalk II Wind Farm is anticipated to consist of approximately 42 3.6 MW wind turbines. The number and nameplate capacity of turbines are expected to be finalized in 2025.
Wind energy in the U.S.
Wind is the largest source of renewable electricity generation in the United States, providing 10.1% of the country’s electricity.
Environmental benefits
266 million gallons of water saved each year
Bright Stalk II Wind Farm will save more than 266 million gallons of water each year and will prevent the air pollution that causes smog, acid rain, and climate change.