Scout’s $400 Million Nimbus Wind Farm Enters Operation
Scout Clean Energy has begun operating its 183 MW Nimbus Wind Farm in Carroll County, Arkansas. The $400 million facility, the state’s largest wind farm, comprises 30 turbines and is expected to generate enough electricity to power more than 40,000 homes annually.
The project’s output is covered by a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Microsoft. MasTec served as general contractor, with more than 280 people working on the project during construction.
“Nimbus is a project close to our heart,” said Michael Rucker, CEO and founder of Scout Clean Energy. Scout operates the facility and monitors its performance through a 24/7 Remote Operations Center in Boulder, Colorado.
The project is expected to contribute approximately $31 million in property taxes to Carroll County over its operating life. Its connection to the grid also depends on reliable electrical infrastructure, from renewable plant collector systems and their commissioning to wind energy’s evolving role in global electricity markets.
Source: Scout Clean Energy
