The construction of a wind farm along a ridge in Highland County appears to be stalled for the moment, and developers of the project are declining to discuss the matter. The turbines were expected to be operational by midsummer.

The lack of progress on a the planned wind farm in Highland County may be a reflection of a national trend. Wind farm installations in the United States have decreased by 69% so far this year from last year, and by 54% since 2008, according to the American Wind Energy Association.

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