Brookfield Tehachapi 1— 102 MW Wind
Brookfield Tehachapi 1 is a 102 MW wind power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Consolidated Edison Development Inc. since its commissioning in 2012. The facility produces electricity using wind energy, contributing to the national wind capacity. It is the 408th largest wind plant in the United States. With 102 MW, it represents 0.1% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The United States has 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Brookfield Tehachapi 1 is about 1/15th the size. Wind power is an important renewable energy source in the United States, helping to reduce carbon emissions. The plant is located in California, a state with significant wind resources, which supports its operational efficiency. Brookfield Tehachapi 1 is situated approximately 40 miles southeast of Bakersfield in the Tehachapi Mountains.
14 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,092. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,911 worldwide by installed capacity
- #722 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
14 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Consolidated Edison Development Inc. operates 64 plants totalling 2,633 MW
294 plants within 100 km, 17,425 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Brookfield Tehachapi 1 is a wind power plant producing approximately 268 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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