WIND POWER IN MISSISSIPPI

Delta wind farm

operational

The Delta wind project is helping to build a secure and sustainable energy future in Tunica County, Mississippi. As a company dedicated to developing and delivering innovative energy solutions with long-term impact, our projects create jobs, build community partnerships, generate revenue for local governments and schools, and protect the environment. 

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184.5 MW wind energy
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Enough clean energy to power nearly 80k Mississippi homes annually
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Located in Tunica County, MS

Our clean energy commitment

AES’ Delta Wind Farm is an operating facility in Mississippi. We are committed to responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities.  

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Economic and environmental benefits

We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.

535,750 MWh

of carbon-free electricity generated each year, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions

Tens of millions of dollars generated in tax revenue for Tunica County and the school district over the life of the project. Local schools will receive more than 48% of the tax revenue.

300 Jobs

Nearly created during peak construction for Tunica County

Project details

 

The Delta Wind Project serves as a model for future projects across Mississippi, demonstrating how such projects can integrate seamlessly into the local economy while providing affordable clean energy. In addition to powering homes and businesses, the project will also help strengthen the energy grid and ensure a sustainable, reliable energy supply during peak demand periods.

  • 14,000 acres of privately-held agricultural land
  • Dual-use operation, located on agricultural land that continues to be used for farming rice, soybeans, corn and wheat under and around the turbines
  • AES is the long-term owner and operator of the facility

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Delta Wind Farm under construction in June 2023

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Delta Wind ribbon cutting ceremony

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Clean energy benefits

local communities

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Long-term tax revenue to counties, towns and school districts

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Job creation during construction and operation

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Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family

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Local economic stimulus during construction

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Affordable, reliable, locally produced clean energy

Community partnerships & volunteerism

Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions

Reliable energy

Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits

Reliable energy

Non-permanent development and low-impact construction that ensures land can be sensitively restored to pre-project conditions at the end of the project’s life

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Sustainability Resources

Sustainability best practices

At AES, safety is our highest priority, and we’ve focused on improving lives for more than 40 years. As a leading innovator in energy solutions, sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle, contributing to building a domestic circular renewables economy and reducing foreign dependence.

Environmental and technical studies

We conduct a series of studies that ensure our projects are thoughtfully and responsibly designed. AES designed the project to comply with the Tunica County Zoning Ordinance, and to adhere to the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s wind energy wildlife guidelines to identify, avoid, minimize and compensate for any potential adverse impacts to wildlife resources thought to be at risk from energy development.

Local partnerships

At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education, elected officials, and other key stakeholders to see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development that complement the local geography and unique culture.
Consistent with our responsible development approach, AES’ Delta wind project operates in a dual-use nature, ensuring that our landowners’ farming of rice, soybeans, corn and wheat continues under and around turbines. This ability to co-locate energy and agricultural production amplifies the positive impacts of our clean energy projects.

Contact us

We appreciate your interest in AES' Delta Wind Project. Please contact us using the information below or the form to the right.