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Baldwin Wind LLC102.4 MW Wind

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Baldwin Wind LLC is a 102.4 MW wind power plant located in North Dakota, United States, operated by Baldwin Wind LLC since its commissioning in 2011. The facility generates electricity using wind energy, contributing to the renewable energy landscape of the country. It is the 406th largest wind plant in the United States. With 102.4 MW, it represents 0.1% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The United States has 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. Compared to the country's largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Baldwin Wind LLC is approximately one-seventh the size. Wind energy plays a growing role in the United States' energy mix, contributing around 9% of the total electricity generation. The increasing number of wind plants reflects a shift towards renewable sources, particularly in regions with favorable wind conditions. Baldwin Wind LLC is situated approximately 200 miles west of Fargo in the Great Plains region.

Capacity
102.4 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Baldwin Wind LLC
Location
47.1133°, -100.7086°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 47.113300, -100.708600
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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
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
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Understanding Wind Power Generation: A Comprehensive Overview

Wind 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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