I have 20 acres that I want to put a wind farm on. I've read that trying to soliciate a developer is almost impossible. I have a letter from T Boone Pickens requesting a formal business proposal, so I am just looking for any information to get started.

Marlene - have you done any wind analysis studies yet? I know its windy here in SD but some exact numbers would be very beneficial in developing your business plan. Also any siting work been done on your property? Access to the main grid. Feel free to email me with any other questions.

Marlene -- even better...ask T-Boone to pay for your siting studies! Here are some web links to wind resource maps on a government web-site. The maps are not detailed enough to determine if your property is right for wind development, but they might help with a proposal.
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/images/windmaps/sd_50m_800.jpg
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/maps_template.asp?stateab=sd

You can find some maps related to the "electric grid" in your county here:
http://puc.sd.gov/energy/electricmaps/corson.aspx

Good luck!