Invenergy and GE Renewable Energy have brought the 998-megawatt Traverse Wind Energy Center, the largest wind farm constructed in a single phase in North America, online.
Located in north central Oklahoma, Traverse joins the operational 199-megawatt Sundance Wind Energy Center and the 287-megawatt Maverick Wind Energy Center as the last of three projects developed by Invenergy for American Electric Power (AEP) to reach commercial operation. These projects make up the North Central Energy Facilities, which represent a $2 billion capital investment in north central Oklahoma and are collectively among the largest wind energy facilities globally.
Invenergy Services, a subsidiary of Invenergy, will provide operations and maintenance, balance of plant, energy management, and asset management services under a 10-year agreement.
“This is a moment that Invenergy and our valued partners at AEP, GE Renewable Energy and the gracious members of our home communities in Okla