DOE Golden NWTC Research Side Hybrid is a 7.8 MW wind and solar hybrid power plant in the United States, operated by DOE National Renewable Energy Laboratory since 2012. Ranked #894 of 1142 wind plants in the United States. Its 7.8 MW represents 0.01% of the total wind capacity of 105,842 MW in the country. The largest wind plant in the United States is Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making this facility 198 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Fort St Vrain (1148.5 MW, Gas), Cherokee (1006.4 MW, Gas), and Spindle Hill Energy Center (420 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Colorado, approximately 40 km northwest of Denver.
14 years old
United States of America, North America
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
DOE Golden NWTC Research Side Hybrid is a wind power plant producing approximately 20 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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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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