Sempra U.S. Gas & Power and BP Wind Energy recently announced plans to jointly develop the Auwahi Wind farm on Maui.

This is the fifth project developed under a strategic partnership between the two companies that includes more than 1,000 megawatts of wind-generating capacity in operation or under construction.

The project on southeastern Maui will utilize eight Siemens wind turbines to generate enough renewable power for about 10,000 average Maui homes.

Initial construction has begun with plans for the farm to be up and running at the end of the year.

Sempra U.S. Gas & Power will continue leading the development of Auwahi Wind and operate the project once construction is complete.