Buffalo Gap Wind Farm is a 120.6 MW wind power facility located in the United States, operated by AES Wind Generation Inc. The plant was commissioned in 2006 and contributes to the renewable energy sector in the country. It is the 352nd largest wind plant in the United States. With a capacity of 120.6 MW, it represents 0.11% of the total wind capacity of 105,842 MW in the country. 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, Buffalo Gap is approximately 7.8% the size. Wind energy is an increasingly important part of the U.S. energy mix, contributing about 9% of total electricity generation. The country's vast open spaces and favorable wind conditions support the growth of wind farms. The facility is located in Texas, approximately 150 km from San Angelo.
20 years old
United States of America, North America
- 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 ProfileWind 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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