Briscoe Wind Farm— 150 MW Wind
Ranking as the 1660th largest power generation facility in the United States, Briscoe Wind Farm stands as a noteworthy contributor in a landscape dominated by gas. With a capacity of 150 MW, this facility is part of a burgeoning wind energy sector, ranked 267th among 1142 wind plants across the nation. Commissioned in 2015 by Capital Dynamics, the Briscoe Wind Farm plays a small yet significant role, contributing approximately 0.01% to the national capacity of 1,386,385 MW from 10,047 total plants. The facility is strategically located near a cluster of wind farms that collectively enhance the regional energy grid, including the South Plains II Wind Farm (300 MW), South Plains Wind Phase I (200 MW), and Longhorn Wind (200 MW), all within a 50 km radius. This proximity to several other wind facilities not only bolsters the region's renewable energy output but also enhances grid stability and reliability. The evaluated average capacity of wind plants in the U.S. is significantly higher, underscoring Briscoe's role in a broader context where gas remains the dominant fuel source. With the U.S. increasingly focusing on clean energy solutions, facilities like Briscoe Wind Farm are crucial for diversifying the energy portfolio and reducing carbon emissions. The operational success of Briscoe, alongside its nearby counterparts, reflects a commitment to sustainable energy development, emphasizing the importance of wind power in the transition toward a greener future.
11 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
11 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Capital Dynamics operates 5 plants totalling 180 MW
25 plants within 100 km, 5,232 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Briscoe Wind Farm 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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