According to the company, it is developing a transmission system to access geographically diverse renewable energy from across Montana and the Northern Great Plains. Through the Wind Spirit Project, renewable energy from multiple geographic areas will combine with energy storage technologies and smart grid components to create a consistent renewable energy supply.
The energy for the Wind Spirit Project will be collected via series of 230KV AC transmission lines and transported to large markets using high voltage AC and DC transmission lines.
Carl Borgquist, president of Grasslands, said: “Our goal is to create a package of renewable energy that can compete on reliability and price, not just with renewables like solar, but with non-renewables such as coal. By combining the wind resources of the Northern Plains in an integrated solution, we can help fight climate change and be a leader in America’s energy future.”
