Brady Wind Energy Center— 150 MW Wind
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.
10 years old
United States of America, North America
- 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
10 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Brady Wind LLC operates 1 plants totalling 150 MW
11 plants within 100 km, 1,488 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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