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Coram Tehachapi6.5 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Coram Tehachapi is a 6.5 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by Brookfield Renewable Trading and Marketing LP since 1992. Ranked #907 of 1142 wind plants in the United States. Its 6.5 MW represents 0.01% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The largest wind plant in the United States is Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making Coram Tehachapi 238.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Alta Wind VIII (Wind, 1547 MW) and Solar Star 1 (Solar, 318 MW). The facility is located in California, approximately 50 km northeast of Los Angeles.

Capacity
6.5 MW
Commissioning Year
1992

34 years old

Owner
Brookfield Renewable Trading and Marketing LP
Location
35.0663°, -118.3394°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 35.066300, -118.339400
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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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