The Minden, Sigel and McKinley wind farms is expected to generate approximately 110MW of electricity.
The projects will be sited on nearly 15,000 acres in Bloomfield, Sigel and McKinley townships in Huron County, and Minden and Delaware townships in Sanilac County.
DTE Energy has acquired easements on 80,000 acres in Huron County, as well as completed wind and wildlife studies at the three wind farm sites.
The company is reviewing bids from turbine manufacturers, and it is expected that approximately 50 wind turbines will be needed to generate the power at the wind farms.
DTE Energy expects to add about 1,200MW of renewable power, or about 10% of its power by 2015.
