USA customers , guides our development efforts where we see the greatest opportunity and market need .”
“ Beyond that , we look to combine the market opportunities where we have development pipeline and favorable policy to support our projects . I should also note that while we maintain the capability to self-develop greenfield projects from our development pipeline , we can also step into projects at any phase of development .”
Historically , some populations have been opposed to the construction of wind farms in their communities — with some citing noise pollution and aesthetic concerns as reasons to protest the installation of turbines . As a result , Avangrid Renewables must set about conducting significant public consultation before work can commence on any new wind project
“ In development , we try to be transparent with communities by hosting open houses , preparing simulations and listening to the concerns of local communities .”
Lallum reports that both Desert Wind and El Cabo were met with “ overwhelming ” community support in their early stages , and with these projects scheduled for completion in 2016 and 2017 respectively , he is turning his gaze toward the future .
“ Our plan is to develop and build approximately 1500 megawatts by 2020 ,” he says . “ With that said ,
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