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MidAmerican completes Illinois wind farm purchase

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MidAmerican Renewables, a subsidiary of MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co., announced it has completed the acquisition of the 81-megawatt Bishop Hill II wind project from Invenergy Wind LLC. The project, which is currently under construction in Henry County, Ill., will feature 50 General Electric Co. 1.62-megawatt wind turbines. Bishop Hill II is located near the town of Galva, approximately 40 miles northwest of Peoria, Ill. Construction began in fourth quarter 2011, and Bishop Hill II is expected to be in commercial operation in fourth quarter 2012. Ameren Illinois will purchase the electricity from the project pursuant to the terms of a 20-year power purchase agreement.