Fall Update
October 2021 - Testing, start up and commissioning are nearly complete. Getting ready to generate power in November. Meanwhile site restoration has begun.
Summer Update
September 2021 - All turbines have been completed. Testing of the turbines has begun.
August 2021 - Despite a delay due to one of the components at Turbine 4, the team pressed on and was able to complete the turbine internals for Turbine 1 and 3, while continuing to make progress on Turbine 4.
July 2021 - Very exciting times on the mountain. Turbines 1 and 3 were erected with flawless precision.
August 2021 - Despite a delay due to one of the components at Turbine 4, the team pressed on and was able to complete the turbine internals for Turbine 1 and 3, while continuing to make progress on Turbine 4.
July 2021 - Very exciting times on the mountain. Turbines 1 and 3 were erected with flawless precision.
Spring Update:
June 2021 - Turbine components have arrived in Searsport, ME and are being delivered to the project site. Turbine assembly has begun on the mountain. Meanwhile CMP is finishing the substation modifications.
May 2021 - The site has been very busy in the month of May. Electric lines are being installed at the top of the mountain as well as running down the mountain. Crane components are being delivered and cranes are being assembled. We are also preparing the roads for delivery of the major equipment. Meanwhile CMP is finishing up running the transmission lines to the project while work in the substation continues.
April 2021 - Spring has sprung! Here’s to lots of warm and sunny days to come! And with the Spring the crews are mobilizing again to prepare the site for turbine deliveries and continue work on the transmission corridor. Meanwhile Central Maine Power is beginning their work on substation modifications and running transmission lines to the project.
May 2021 - The site has been very busy in the month of May. Electric lines are being installed at the top of the mountain as well as running down the mountain. Crane components are being delivered and cranes are being assembled. We are also preparing the roads for delivery of the major equipment. Meanwhile CMP is finishing up running the transmission lines to the project while work in the substation continues.
April 2021 - Spring has sprung! Here’s to lots of warm and sunny days to come! And with the Spring the crews are mobilizing again to prepare the site for turbine deliveries and continue work on the transmission corridor. Meanwhile Central Maine Power is beginning their work on substation modifications and running transmission lines to the project.
Winter Update:
March 2021 - Work continues on the transmission corridor while the cold temperatures continue. As we look forward to spring, we look forward to major equipment delivery after mud season.
February 2021 - The civil construction team has demobilized from the top of the mountain. Clearing work continues along the transmission corridor.
January 2021 - Happy New Year! Foundation work continues on site in January.
December 2020 - Blasting on the mountain is done and the foundations are in progress. The current plan is to work through this month and into January and then take a brief pause before restarting work in February.
Stay safe and well, and we hope you enjoy the holiday season!
February 2021 - The civil construction team has demobilized from the top of the mountain. Clearing work continues along the transmission corridor.
January 2021 - Happy New Year! Foundation work continues on site in January.
December 2020 - Blasting on the mountain is done and the foundations are in progress. The current plan is to work through this month and into January and then take a brief pause before restarting work in February.
Stay safe and well, and we hope you enjoy the holiday season!
Fall Update:
November 2020 - Small blasts are continuing along the ridge. There will also be some shallow blasts for the foundations. Blasting is expected to be complete by the middle of this month. Foundation work starts in November.
October 2020 - Blasting is continuing on site. Much of the earthwork on the access and maintenance road is complete.
September 2020 - Blasting has commenced on the site and is expected to continue on weekdays into October. Drilling, blasting, and major site work is continuing through this month.
October 2020 - Blasting is continuing on site. Much of the earthwork on the access and maintenance road is complete.
September 2020 - Blasting has commenced on the site and is expected to continue on weekdays into October. Drilling, blasting, and major site work is continuing through this month.
Clearing Updates:
Late August 2020 - The majority of the clearing up the mountain has occurred. Erosion controls are being installed. Blasting is expected to commence in September. If you have any questions or concerns about blasting, please contact us.
August 2020 - The construction team is mobilizing to site to start clearing for the project. They will be working on the road leading up the mountain over the next few months.
August 2020 - The construction team is mobilizing to site to start clearing for the project. They will be working on the road leading up the mountain over the next few months.
Summer Update:
June 2020 - Pre-construction activities are still occurring behind the scenes.
The project anticipates clearing in August. This is to be protective of regional and local bats by avoiding tree clearing during June and July.
The project anticipates clearing in August. This is to be protective of regional and local bats by avoiding tree clearing during June and July.
Spring Updates:
May 2020 - Additional on-site investigations and off-site work is continuing. You may see a team or teams of people periodically on-site gathering additional data in preparation for construction.
April 2020 - The mountain has been quiet as off-site work continues. The RoxWind team hopes you and yours are staying healthy and safe during this uncertain time.
March Update:
March 2020 - The RoxWind development assets are purchased by Greenbacker Renewable Energy. See more under the news tab.
February Update:
February 2020 - Design work continues on the project. Civil, foundation and electrical designs are all in progress or being finalized.
Happy New Year!
January 2020 - Happy New Year! While you may not see a lot of physical work on the mountain, work is happening behind the scenes to prepare the site and project for construction. Various teams will continue to be on the site over the next month or so to check all of the boxes prior to clearing.
New Post
December 2019 - In preparation for clearing work, various teams of people will be on the site now and in the coming weeks. After the site is prepared, equipment will mobilize to site and clearing will commence. Stay tuned for more information!