Beaver Creek wind farm : GE Vernova begins delivery of turbines for Puget Sound Energy
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) has commenced delivery of 88 of its advanced 2.8 MW-127m wind turbines for Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) ambitious Beaver Creek wind farm project. The deliveries, which began in May 2024, mark a significant step in the implementation of the project, initially booked in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Beaver Creek Wind Project, nestled in the windy expanses of Stillwater County, Montana, is set to bolster the local energy grid with a capacity of 248 MW, sufficient to power approximately 83,000 homes annually.
The project leverages Montana’s robust wind resources, contributing significantly to the state’s clean energy transition. With an expected workforce of 150-200 skilled workers during its construction phase and 10-15 permanent staff during operational years, the project promises to bring economic benefits along with its environmental ones. The turbines will connect to NorthWestern Energy’s system, utilizing existing PSE transmission lines to distribute wind-generated electricity to PSE customers.
GE Vernova and Puget Sound Energy are driving Montana’s renewable energy future with the Beaver Creek Wind Farm, utilizing innovative wind turbine technology to power thousands of homes.
Stephen Swift, Chief Commercial Officer at GE Vernova Wind, emphasized the project’s alignment with broader energy goals:
“We are pleased to work with Puget Sound Energy to supply their Beaver Creek Wind Project, which takes advantage of Montana’s strong wind profile to help them drive their clean energy transformation. Like Puget Sound Energy, GE Vernova understands the importance of meeting the demand for clean energy while at the same time continuing to deliver safe and reliable energy. Our GE 2.8 MW-127m workhorse turbines are ideally suited to help PSE and other customers meet ambitious clean energy goals.”
Jim Hogan, Director of Major Projects at PSE, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership:
“PSE is excited to leverage our experience developing and operating major wind projects and the expertise of GE Vernova, which has been established in the wind business for decades, for delivery of the Beaver Creek Wind Project. Our partnership with GE Vernova on this project helps us as we take another step forward in delivering one of the most ambitious clean energy transformations of any utility in the country.”
GE Vernova’s Onshore wind business boasts an impressive installed base of approximately 56,000 turbines and nearly 120 GW of installed capacity globally. Their extensive experience and innovative technology, particularly with the 2.8 MW-127m turbine, underscore their leadership in driving sustainable energy solutions. With over 23 GW installed and 200 million operational hours, the 2.8 MW-127m turbine is celebrated as one of the best-selling turbines in U.S. history, tailored specifically to meet the demands of the U.S. market with unmatched installation ease and efficiency.