Terms of the deal were notmade public. When operational, the $400m Mill Creek project will be the largestwind farm in the state of Missouri.

Element anticipates constructionwill begin in the third quarter with expected commercial operation in fourthquarter 2015. It will generate electricity for 60,000 homes.

Element is owned by HudsonClean Energy Partners, a leading global private equity firm dedicated solely toinvesting in renewable power, alternative fuels, and energy efficiency andstorage.