Callahan Divide Wind Energy Center is a 114 MW wind power plant located in the United States of America, operated by FPL Energy Callahan Wind LLC. Commissioned in 2005, it generates electricity from wind resources. It ranks as the 371st largest wind plant in the United States. With a capacity of 114 MW, it accounts for 0.11% of the total wind capacity of 105,842 MW in the country. The United States has 1,142 wind plants, contributing to a significant portion of renewable energy generation. This facility is approximately one-seventh the size of the largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII, which has a capacity of 1,547 MW. Wind energy plays an increasingly important role in the U.S. energy landscape, contributing about 9% to the national electricity supply. The Callahan Divide Wind Energy Center is located in a region known for its strong and consistent winds, which are ideal for wind power generation. The plant is situated approximately 250 km west of Fort Worth in Texas.
21 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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