AES’ Delta wind project is an operating wind project in Tunica County, Mississippi, and is the state’s first utility-scale wind farm. We are committed to responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities.
Project overview
184.5 MW wind energy
Enough clean energy to power nearly 80,000 Mississippi homes annually
Tunica County, MS
Project details
-
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
Project timeline
-
Construction 2023-2024
-
Operations April 2024
AES’ Delta wind farm under construction in June 2023
Delta Wind ribbon cutting ceremony
Economic and environmental benefits
We believe in being good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.
535,750 MWh
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.
Nearly 300 jobs
Created during peak construction for Tunica County
Clean energy benefits local communities
- Long-term tax revenue to counties, towns and school districts
- Job creation during construction and operation
- Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family
- Local economic stimulus during construction
- Affordable, reliable, locally produced clean energy
- Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
- Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
- 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
Best practices in responsible and sustainable development
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.
Partnering with communities for the future of energy
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.
Additional documentation
Learn more about Delta Wind
Contact us
We want to hear from you! We appreciate your interest in AES’ Delta wind project.
Email: msstakeholderrelations@aes.com