Dallas, TX – April 12, 2017 – Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC (Leeward), an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC (ArcLight), today announced the company’s involvement at the 2017 Wind O&M Conference in Dallas, an annual conference organized by New Energy Update, part of FCBI Energy Ltd. Conference topics included generation potential, O&M risks, and operational and planned wind assets.
Leeward’s Director of Field Services Troy Ryan was a member of the “Never Forget the Balance of Plant” panel. In the discussion, Ryan compared owner experiences in managing the stability of the ‘local grid’ and preventing BOP related disruptions to critical turbine strings. He also discussed best practices for managing the integrity of underground cables, transformers and substations, and cost saving initiatives.
The annual conference attracts experienced stakeholders, executive level decision makers and wind generation thought leaders.
About Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC
Dallas-based Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC is one of the largest private independent power producers focused on renewable energy. Leeward owns and operates 17 wind farms comprising 1,515 megawatts across the United States. In addition, Leeward’s growth includes developing and/or acquiring new renewable energy assets. For more information, visit www.leewardenergy.com.
About ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC
ArcLight is one of the leading private equity firms focused on energy infrastructure investments. Founded in 2001, ArcLight helped pioneer an asset-based private equity approach to investing in the dynamic energy sector. ArcLight has invested approximately $18 billion in 102 transactions since inception. Based in Boston, the Firm’s investment team employs a hands-on value creation strategy that utilizes its in-house technical, operational and commercial specialists as well as its 750-person asset management affiliate. More information about ArcLight, and a complete list of ArcLight’s portfolio companies, can be found at www.arclightcapital.com.
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Kelly Kimberly
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