Investor Presentaiton
DC transmission system upgrades -
enables significant potential growth
"Through 2030, RPS states need approximately 160 terawatt hours of additional renewable energy generation to meet wind-
eligible RPS requirements. This is equivalent to roughly 52.336 gigawatts of wind capacity."
Source: American Wind Energy Association | State RPS Market Assessment 2019
DC transmission line
Best wind sources
DC lines
AC lines
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Maitoho
North Deloto
GREAT
NORTHERN
minnesota power
Lake Superior
SWLP
Upgrades for reliability, flexibility and optionality
Existing footprint with 465-mile DC transmission line creates future
optionality for value and expansion
We are upgrading existing 550 MW capacity by up to 350 MW which
includes up to $425M planned CapX
Additional interconnections to other power markets is possible, as is
greater investment and access to new renewable enabling infrastructure
The Company has reserved queue positions for DC line upgrades and holds ~36,000
acres of land under option to support additional renewables
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