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Wind project to have turbines located in Pipestone County
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Around eight to 15 wind turbines could be constructed in Aetna Township in the northeast corner of Pipestone County as part of the Box Car Wind project. The project is planned by Apex Clean Energy, which is based in Virginia, and has the potential to generate 1,000 megawatts of energy. According to www.boxcarwind.com, that’s enough to power up to 370,000 U.S. homes. Drew Christensen, senior director of public engagement for Apex Clean Energy, out of its regional office in the Twin Cities, told the Pipestone County Commissioners during their March 10 meeting that the project has been under development for...