A Chinese wind energy company has set its sights on the Heart of Texas with a recent acquisition and development plan that will create its largest wind farm in the country. Residents of the Brady area can expect to see the number of turbines double in the years ahead as the Lone Star State leads the nation in domestic and foreign investment in wind power. Goldwind Americas, a subsidiary of Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (Shenzen: 002202, Hong Kong Limited: 2208) announced this week its plans to expand upon the existing Rattlesnake Wind Project consisting of 64 turbines in McCulloch County, 125 miles northwest of Austin. The company intends to build out the plant, eventually doubling its output to 300 megawatts. “This investment in the Rattlesnake Wind Project highlights our long-term commitment to the U.S. wind market,” David Halligan, Chief Executive Officer of Goldwind Americas noted, adding that the move is a “first step” of a five year move to take advantage of a federal production tax credit available. The Chinese firm gained access to the central Texas farm after signing an acquisition agreement with Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc., a subsidiary of its UK-based parent. The effort,