A developer is exploring the possibility of installing as many as 50 or 60 windmills along the high ground in Centerville Township. The windmills, which would be used to generate "green power," would also generate income for the farmers on whose land they were placed.

According to this Leelanau Enterprise article, Noble Environmental Power of Bad Axe is exploring the possibility of building the towers, which would supply power to utilities in the region. Landowners might receive $8000 to $10000 per year per tower.

Update: Here's the Record-Eagle story on the same subject.