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Brady Wind Energy Center150 MW Wind

WindRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

The Brady Wind Energy Center, positioned as the 1660th largest power generation facility in the United States, brings a substantial 150 MW of wind energy capacity to the national grid. As part of a growing wind sector, it is ranked 267th among 1142 wind plants nationwide, making a small but vital contribution of approximately 0.01% to the total national capacity of 1,386,385 MW from 10,047 plants. Owned and operated by Brady Wind LLC, this facility was commissioned in 2016, highlighting its relatively recent addition to the renewable energy landscape. Located near the Brady II Wind Energy Center, which shares the same capacity, the two plants together create a wind energy hub that enhances regional energy generation. The close relationship between these two facilities indicates a focused effort to harness wind resources effectively, especially in a country where gas remains the dominant fuel source. With the average capacity of wind plants being higher, Brady Wind Energy Center plays a crucial role in bridging the gap towards a more diversified energy portfolio. As America shifts towards renewable energy sources, the significance of plants like Brady cannot be understated; they are essential for achieving energy independence and sustainability goals, while also contributing to local economies through job creation and investment in clean technology.

Capacity
150 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
Brady Wind LLC
Location
46.6465°, -102.7651°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,711. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #8,356 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #449 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

10 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

Brady Wind LLC operates 1 plants totalling 150 MW

Regional density

11 plants within 100 km, 1,488 MW combined

Nearest plant: Brady II Wind Energy Center (4.3 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 46.646500, -102.765100
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Brady Wind Energy Center is a wind power plant producing approximately 394 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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