Blackstone Wind Farm LLC— 102 MW Wind
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
- 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
17 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Blackstone Wind Farm LLC operates 1 plants totalling 102 MW
81 plants within 100 km, 25,889 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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