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Briscoe Wind Farm150 MW Wind

WindRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

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.

Capacity
150 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Capital Dynamics
Location
34.4323°, -101.2372°

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

11 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

Capital Dynamics operates 5 plants totalling 180 MW

Regional density

25 plants within 100 km, 5,232 MW combined

Nearest plant: Longhorn Wind (13.5 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 34.432300, -101.237200
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Carbon Footprint

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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