Installed capacity of 396-megawatts of renewable energy

Project overview

Twin Groves Wind Farm consists of two phases and is located in central Illinois on two prominent moraines in eastern McLean County. The wind farm includes farmland in the Arrowsmith, Cheney’s Grove, and Dawson townships that is primarily used to grow corn and soybeans.

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Economic benefits

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

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$41+ million

Paid to local governments

Energy savings
$6.6 million

Paid to landowners

Community
$40+ million

Spent locally

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Job creation

33 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

Twin Groves Wind Farm will contribute to the national energy security for the state of Illinois and the United States, helping diversify domestic supply.
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Turbines

Twin Groves Wind Farm consists of 120 Vestas V82 1.65 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
704 million gallons of water saved each year

Twin Groves saves more than 704 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
Twin Groves Fact Sheet

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Contact us

Twin Groves Wind Farm
Operations & Maintenance Office

13682 N 2900 East Road
Ellsworth, IL 61737
309.724.8278
TwinGroves@edpr.com