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Alta Wind Energy Center IV102 MW Wind

WindRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

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.

Capacity
102 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
NRG Yield LLC
Location
35.0086°, -118.2422°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 2,092. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,911 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #722 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

15 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

NRG Yield LLC operates 8 plants totalling 963 MW

Regional density

294 plants within 100 km, 17,425 MW combined

Nearest plant: Alta Wind VIII (2.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 35.008600, -118.242200
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Alta Wind Energy Center IV is a wind power plant producing approximately 268 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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