Installed capacity of 101-megawatts of renewable energy

Project overview

Rail Splitter Wind Farm is located in Tazewell and Logan Counties, north of the town of Lincoln. The wind farm is near the towns of Delavan, Hopedale, and Emden on a glacial moraine known as Union Ridge.

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Economic benefits

Rail Splitter Wind Farm yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment. Rail Splitter Wind Farm is also compatible with other land uses and provides a stable form of income to local landowners.

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$10+ million

Paid to local governments

Energy savings
$3.6+ million

Paid to landowners

Community
$11+ million

Spent locally

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Job creation

73 construction jobs and 8 permanent jobs created

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.
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Renewable energy technology

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Energy security

Rail Splitter helps strengthen energy security for the state of Illinois and the United States, helping diversify domestic supply.
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Turbines

Rail Splitter Wind Farm consists of 67 GE sle 1.5 MW wind turbines.
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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
178 million gallons of water saved each year

Rail Splitter saves more than 178 million gallons of water each year and prevents the air pollution that causes smog, acid rain, and climate change.

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Downloads

Illinois State Fact Sheet
Rail Splitter Fact Sheet

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Contact us

Rail Splitter Wind Farm
Operations & Maintenance Office

201 NW Main Street
Hopedale, IL 61747
309.449.3333
RailSplitter@edpr.com