Cambria's output is contracted under a signed power purchase agreement with a Fortune 500 technology company, one of a growing number of corporate buyers turning to repowered wind sites for capacity that can come online without the multi-year interconnection timeline a new project requires.
“Highland North and Cambria show what repowering can deliver: proven wind resources, established infrastructure and a faster path to new capacity” said Jim Spencer, President and CEO of Exus Renewables North America. “Completing both projects is a milestone for our Pennsylvania portfolio and for the communities that have supported this work.”
Both sites have served the community for close to two decades. Cambria was completed in 2008 and Highland North in 2012. Together, the projects bring Exus' owned wind capacity in Pennsylvania to 306.9 MW.
Cambria is a repowered 61.6 MW wind farm in Adams Township, and Highland North is a repowered 75 MW project also in Cambria County. Vestas supplied the turbines for both projects, with JMS Energy serving as the Balance of Plant contractor. Construction was financed through roughly $356 million led by KeyBanc Capital Markets. The repower replaced each turbine's nacelle, blades and generator on the existing towers and foundations, extending operating life another 30 years.
“Partners Group has committed to invest over $1 billion in Exus to develop, construct and repower renewable energy projects” added Patrick Langan, Managing Director, Private Infrastructure, Americas, at Partners Group; Member of the Board, Exus Renewables North America. “Highland North and Cambria reflect the tangible results in Pennsylvania of combining that financial commitment with the proven execution capabilities of the Exus team.”
The repower brought more than 100 workers to the sites during construction and supports nine full-time operations and maintenance jobs. The projects are expected to add roughly $6 million to the local economy through procured materials and services, and to contribute approximately $77 million over 30 years in taxes, fees and landowner payments.
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