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Blackstone Wind Farm LLC102 MW Wind

WindRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

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.

Capacity
102 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
Blackstone Wind Farm LLC
Location
41.1508°, -88.6233°

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

17 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

Blackstone Wind Farm LLC operates 1 plants totalling 102 MW

Regional density

81 plants within 100 km, 25,889 MW combined

Nearest plant: Blackstone Wind Farm II LLC (7.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 41.150800, -88.623300
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Blackstone Wind Farm LLC 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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