Carstensen Contracting in the News

 

Carstensen Contracting Awarded Community Wind North Project

April 13, 2011

Edison Mission Energy, a California based developer, selected Carstensen Contracting Inc. (CCI) to construct the Community Wind North project near Lake Benton, Minnesota. Construction of the 30 MW wind facility began in late 2010. Once completed it will consist of 12 Clipper turbines, each capable of generating 2.5 MW of electricity. CCI, an EPC contractor, is responsible for design and construction of the electrical system, collection system, roads, foundations, and substation, and erection of the turbines. The project is expected to be completed in early 2011.

Carstensen Contracting offers wind energy, general contracting, concrete paving, underground, and site preparation services to customers across the United States. Since 1980, CCI has built a reputation as a company that offers quality construction and innovative thinking. Their wind energy services include general contracting, foundation design and construction, civil design and construction, tower and turbine installation, electrical design and installation, and building construction. For more information on Carstensen Contracting, Inc. visit www.carstensencontracting.com

 

Carstensen Contracting Inc. and Ryan Companies US, Inc. team was selected as BOP Contractor for Adams Wind Generations Project

March 10, 2011
The Carstensen (CCI)/Ryan team was selected as a BOP contractor on the Adams Wind Generations project, located near Cosmos, Minnesota. The 20 MW wind farm will include 12 Alstom turbines, each with a generating capacity of 1.67 MW. These turbines were selected for their design, which is optimized for medium to low winds, making them an excellent fit for the wind resources in the area. The CCI/Ryan team is responsible for construction of roads and foundations, installation of the collection system and erection of the turbines. The project began in late 2010 and is expected to be completed late March 2011.

In 2008, CCI and Ryan came together as a team to provide customers with effective, single-source wind energy solutions. Collectively they bring over 98 years experience in construction and more than 35 years of wind energy expertise. Today this team leverages their depth and breadth of knowledge to jointly pursue, win and execute wind farm projects. Since 1980, CCI has built a reputation as a company that offers quality construction and innovative thinking. In the last ten years CCI has developed in-depth expertise in Balance of Plant (BOP) and Engineer, Procure and Construct (EPC) project delivery methods for wind farm projects. For more information on Carstensen Contracting, Inc. visit www.carstensencontracting.com. Ryan Companies is a third generation real estate development and construction company founded in 1937. In 2007, Ryan formed an alternative energies group bringing their customer-focused full-service approach to the wind industry. Ryan offers development, civil engineering, financing, on-site project, field management and concrete services. For more information on Ryan Companies US, Inc. visit www.ryancompanies.com.

 

Carstensen Contracting Inc. and Ryan Companies US, Inc. team was selected as the first contractor in the United States to install Alstom turbines

February 3, 2011
The Carstensen (CCI)/Ryan team was selected as the first contractor in the United States to erect an Alstom manufactured, multiple turbine project. The turbines will be erected for the 20 MW Danielson Wind Farm project, located near Atwater, Minnesota. With a generating capacity of 1.67 MW each and a design that is optimized for medium to low winds, the Alstom turbines are an excellent fit for the wind resources in the area. The CCI/Ryan team is responsible for construction of roads and foundations, installation of the collection system and erection of the turbines. The project began in late 2010 and is expected to be completed late February 2011.

In 2008, CCI and Ryan came together as a team to provide customers with effective, single-source wind energy solutions. Collectively they bring over 98 years experience in construction and more than 35 years of wind energy expertise. Today this team leverages their depth and breadth of knowledge to jointly pursue, win and execute wind farm projects. Since 1980, CCI has built a reputation as a company that offers quality construction and innovative thinking. In the last ten years CCI has developed in-depth expertise in Balance of Plant (BOP) and Engineer, Procure and Construct (EPC) project delivery methods for wind farm projects. For more information on Carstensen Contracting, Inc. visit www.carstensencontracting.com. Ryan Companies is a third generation real estate development and construction company founded in 1937. In 2007, Ryan formed an alternative energies group bringing their customer-focused full-service approach to the wind industry. Ryan offers development, civil engineering, financing, on-site project, field management and concrete services. For more information on Ryan Companies US, Inc. visit www.ryancompanies.com.