HILLSDALE, MI - A wind farm that was recently completed in Hillsdale County has begun operations.

Consumers Energy has announced that 166-megawatt Crescent Wind, which has 60 turbines, is now producing renewable energy for residents and businesses in Michigan. Crescent Wind has a capacity to provide power to nearly 64,000 residents.

A team of 11 full-time employees will operate the electric generation facility from a newly established service center in Jonesville scheduled to be completed this month.