Banner Wind Project Commissioned
Nome, Alaska – December 16, 2008 Turbine blades began spinning today in Nome at the site of Alaska’s largest wind farm, Banner Wind Project. A joint venture between Bering Straits Native Corporation and Sitnasuak Native Corporation, the 1.17 MW project will offset nearly 200,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year for the city of Nome, nearly doubling Alaska’s installed wind capacity.
