Drift Sand Wind Project LLC is a 108 MW wind power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Enel Green Power NA Inc. It was commissioned in 2017 and contributes to the wind energy generation capacity of the country. It is the 384th largest wind plant in the United States. With 108 MW, it represents 0.1% 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, Drift Sand Wind Project LLC is approximately 1/14th the size. Wind energy is an increasingly important part of the United States' renewable energy landscape, driven by favorable wind conditions in various regions. The plant's location in Oklahoma benefits from strong and consistent wind patterns. It is situated around 70 miles south of Oklahoma City.
9 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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