A new study suggests Pattern Energy Group’s proposed Southern Cross wind energy transmission project linking Texas to the Southeast will produce $3.9bn in positive “economic impact” to the states of Louisiana and Mississippi.
The 500kV project will have 2GW capacity. Pattern hopes to start construction in 2018 with delivery of power underway in 2021. It has not said how much the project will cost, but intends to finance it entirely with private capital.
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