Delta Wind Farm

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.

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

Delta Wind fact sheet