Hog Creek Wind Project
Installed capacity of 66-megawatts of renewable energy
Project overview
Hog Creek Wind Project is located in Hardin County, Ohio, approximately 80 miles northwest of Columbus. The wind project complements the agricultural land use in the area allowing Ohio farmers the option to continue farming while also generating revenue from the wind turbines.
Economic benefits
Hog Creek Wind Project yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment. Hog Creek Wind Project is also compatible with other land uses and provides a stable form of income to local landowners.
Renewable energy technology
Energy security
Hog Creek helps strengthen energy security for the state of Ohio and the United States, helping diversify domestic supply.
Turbines
Hog Creek Wind Project consists of 30 Vestas V110 2.2 MW wind turbines.
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
117 million gallons of water saved each year
Hog Creek saves more than 117 million gallons of water each year and prevents the air pollution that causes smog, acid rain, and climate change.