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Brookfield74.8 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Brookfield is a 74.8 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by DTE Electric Company and commissioned in 2013. Ranked #550 of 1,142 wind plants in the United States. Its 74.8 MW represents 0.07% of the United States' total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The largest wind plant in the United States is Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making Brookfield 20.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Cross Winds Energy Park (230.9 MW, Wind), Echo Wind Park (162 MW, Wind), and Deerfield Wind Energy LLC (149 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Michigan, approximately 100 km north of Detroit.

Capacity
74.8 MW
Commissioning Year
2013

13 years old

Owner
DTE Electric Company
Location
43.7578°, -83.2978°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 43.757800, -83.297800
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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
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
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Understanding Wind Power Generation: A Comprehensive Overview

Wind power generation harnesses the kinetic energy of wind to produce electricity, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources globally. This process begins with wind turbines, which consist of large blades mounted on a tower. As the wind blows, it causes the blades to rotate, transforming the wind's kinetic energy into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy through a generator connected to the turbine. The efficiency of wind turbines has significantly improved over the past decades, with modern designs capable of generating power even at low wind speeds.

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