Blackstone Wind Farm LLC is a 102 MW wind power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Blackstone Wind Farm LLC since its commissioning in 2009. The facility generates electricity from wind, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity. It is the 408th largest wind plant in the United States. With 102 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, this facility is approximately one-seventh the size. Wind energy is an increasingly important part of the United States' energy mix, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. The facility is located in the Midwest region, known for its favorable wind conditions, approximately 80 miles southwest of Chicago, Illinois.
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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