Arlington Wind Power Project is a 103 MW wind power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Arlington Wind Power Project LLC since its commissioning in 2009. The facility generates electricity from wind, contributing to the nation's renewable energy portfolio. It ranks as the 402nd largest wind plant in the United States, which has a total of 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. With 103 MW, Arlington Wind Power Project represents 0.1% of the country's total wind capacity. Compared to the largest wind plant in the United States, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, this facility is approximately 6.6% the size. Wind energy contributes significantly to the energy landscape in the United States, providing around 9% of the total electricity generation. Projects like Arlington Wind Power Project enhance the shift towards sustainable energy sources. The plant is situated in Oregon, about 60 miles east of Portland.
17 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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