Champion Wind Farm LLC is a 126.5 MW wind power facility located in the United States, operated by RWE Renewables Americas LLC since its commissioning in 2008. The plant harnesses wind energy to generate electricity, contributing to the renewable energy sector. It ranks as the 343rd largest wind plant in the United States. With 126.5 MW, it represents 0.12% 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, Champion Wind Farm is about 1/12th the size. Wind energy is increasingly important in the U.S. energy mix, accounting for around 9% of total electricity generation. The facility supports the transition to renewable sources in a region known for its favorable wind conditions. Champion Wind Farm is located approximately 100 miles west of Fort Worth, Texas.
18 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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