Blazing Star 2 Wind Project
Project Details
Project Name
Blazing Star 2 Wind Project
Applicant
Blazing Star Wind Farm 2, LLC; Blazing Star 2 Wind Project; Blazing Star Wind Farm 2, LLC; Blazing Star 2 Wind Project
Location
Description
Blazing Star 2 Wind Project is a 200 MW LWECS planned for construction in Lincoln County
Status
active
Project Contact
Project Summary
Blazing Star Wind Farm 2, LLC (the Applicant) filed an application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a large wind energy conversion system (LWECS) site permit on November 16, 2017 to build the up to 200 megawatt (MW) Blazing Star Wind Farm 2 Project (Project) in Lincoln County, MN. The Commission has determined that the Project is exempt from the requirement to obtain a CN under Minnesota Statutes 216B.2422, Subdivision 5.
The Applicant hopes to start construction as early as the second quarter of 2018, and begin commercial operation in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Key Project Documents
| Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2020 | Order Approving Permit Amendment | The Commission's order approving an amendment of the Blazing Star 2 wind farm site permit. The amendment authorizes different turbine technology and a modified turbine layout. |
| July 8, 2019 | Order Approving Permit Transfer | On July 8, 2019, the Commission granted Xcel Energy's request to transfer the Blazing Star 2 LWECS Site Permit and 115 kV HVTL Route Permit to Northern States Power Company. |
| December 14, 2018 | Site Permit Order | On November 6, 2018 the Commission issued a Permit for Blazing Star Wind Farm 2 |
| February 5, 2018 | Site Permit Application | Blazing Start Wind Farm 2, LLC has applied to the Commission for a LWECS Site Permit for the up to 200 MW Blazing Star 2 Wind Farm in Lincoln County |