Blue Sky Green Field Wind Project is a 145.2 MW wind power facility located in the United States, operated by Wisconsin Electric Power Co and commissioned in 2008. This plant is part of the growing wind energy sector in the country. It ranks as the 318th largest wind plant in the United States, which has a total of 1,142 wind facilities with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. Blue Sky Green Field Wind Project accounts for about 0.14% of the total wind capacity in the country. The largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII, has a capacity of 1,547 MW, making this facility approximately 9.4% of its size. Wind energy is increasingly important in the United States, contributing to a diverse energy mix. The country has been expanding its renewable energy resources, with wind power playing a vital role in reducing carbon emissions. The project is located about 120 km northwest of Milwaukee in the Midwest region.
18 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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