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Bright Stalk Wind Farm I205.2 MW Wind

WindRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

As the 1344th largest power generation facility in the United States, Bright Stalk Wind Farm I stands out with its impressive capacity of 205.2 MW, marking it as the 117th largest wind plant in the nation. This facility, operated by Lexington Chenoa Wind Farm LLC and commissioned in 2020, plays a pivotal role in the regional energy landscape, contributing to the growing reliance on renewable energy sources. The wind farm utilizes advanced turbine technology to harness the power of the wind efficiently, converting kinetic energy into clean electricity. Situated in a region that includes notable nearby facilities such as the Streator Cayuga Ridge South Wind Farm (300 MW), and the Gibson City Energy Center (270 MW), Bright Stalk Wind Farm I finds itself in a vibrant energy cluster. The nearby Blackstone Wind Farm II LLC (200 MW), Minonk Wind Farm (200 MW), and High Trail Wind Farm LLC (198 MW) further enhance the area’s wind energy capacity, creating a robust renewable energy profile. Despite its relatively small share of only 0.01% of the national capacity, this facility contributes significantly to the regional grid, helping to diversify energy sources in a country where natural gas predominates. The United States boasts a total capacity of 1,386,385 MW across 10,047 plants. Bright Stalk Wind Farm I, while ranked low nationally, remains a crucial component in the transition towards a more sustainable energy future. As the nation continues to explore renewable energy options, the significance of facilities like Bright Stalk cannot be understated. The wind farm not only provides economic benefits to the local community through job creation and investment but also plays a part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.

Capacity
205.2 MW
Commissioning Year
2020

6 years old

Owner
Lexington Chenoa Wind Farm LLC
Location
40.7012°, -88.7011°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,395. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #7,316 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #246 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

6 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

Lexington Chenoa Wind Farm LLC operates 1 plants totalling 205 MW

Regional density

59 plants within 100 km, 25,276 MW combined

Nearest plant: Livingston Generating Facility (25.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 40.701200, -88.701100
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Bright Stalk Wind Farm I is a wind power plant producing approximately 539 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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