Hackberry Wind Project
| Hackberry Wind Project | |
|---|---|
  Location of Hackberry Wind Project in Texas | |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Shackelford County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 32°49′27″N 99°16′42″W / 32.82417°N 99.27833°WCoordinates: 32°49′27″N 99°16′42″W / 32.82417°N 99.27833°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 2008 |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 72 |
| Make and model | Siemens Wind Power |
| Nameplate capacity | 166 MW |
The Hackberry Wind Project is a US $350 million wind farm in Shackelford County, Texas. The project consists of 72 Siemens wind turbines with a total capacity of 166 megawatts. The energy is used by residents of the City of Austin and surrounding communities. Construction on the project began in January 2008 and was finished in December 2008, on-time and under budget.[1]
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