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I am amazed at the windmills near Paw Paw, IL. Why are there so many in just that one area, and what is their purpose?

April 26, 2017amazed area IL near PAW purpose windmills

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I am amazed at the windmills near Paw Paw, IL. Why are there so many in just that one area, and what is their purpose?

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What you witnessed in Paw Paw is the first wind farm installed in Illinois, known as Mendota Hills. As part of his power conservation plan, [former]Governor Blagojevich has been working to add renewable energy plants to the states power grid. This site was chosen particularly because of the prevailing westerly winds and completely open plains (a windmill farm like this couldnt possibly work in the city or suburbs; there are too many obstructions).