Barton Chapel Wind Farm is a 120 MW wind power plant located in the United States, operated by Avangrid Renewables LLC since its commissioning in 2009. The facility uses wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity, contributing to the renewable energy portfolio. It ranks as the 353rd largest wind plant in the United States. With 120 MW, it represents 0.11% 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 largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Barton Chapel is approximately 0.08 times the size. Wind energy is an essential part of the United States energy mix, providing about 8% of the total electricity generation. The favorable wind conditions in certain regions facilitate wind farm development. Barton Chapel Wind Farm is located approximately 150 km west of Dallas in Texas.
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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