- Location: Near Albert Lea in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
- Capacity: 201 megawatts.
- Number of turbines: 122.
- In service: February 2011.
- Homes powered: Approximately 53,000.
Economic benefits
The Bent Tree Wind Farm has generated over $5 million of tax revenue to Freeborn County and over $1.4 million of tax revenue to Hartland and Manchester Townships. Area landowners have received over $10 million in lease payments.
Environmental benefits
Wind energy reduces the use of traditional fossil fuels for energy generation. This positively impacts the environment for future generations.