Alta Wind Energy Center IV is a 102 MW wind power plant located in the United States of America, operated by NRG Yield LLC since its commissioning in 2011. The facility generates electricity from wind, adding to the renewable energy portfolio of the country. It ranks as the 408th largest wind plant in the United States. With a capacity of 102 MW, it accounts for 0.1% of the total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The United States has 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. In comparison to the largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, this facility is about one-seventh the size. Wind power is a significant component of the energy landscape in the United States, aiding in the transition to cleaner energy sources. The plant is situated in California's wind-rich region, approximately 40 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
15 years old
United States of America, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy ProfileWind power generation harnesses the kinetic energy of wind to produce electricity, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources globally. This process begins with wind turbines, which consist of large blades mounted on a tower. As the wind blows, it causes the blades to rotate, transforming the wind's kinetic energy into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy through a generator connected to the turbine. The efficiency of wind turbines has significantly improved over the past decades, with modern designs capable of generating power even at low wind speeds.
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