Dunlap is a 111 MW wind power plant located in the United States of America, operated by PacifiCorp and commissioned in 2010. The facility contributes to the generation of electricity from wind, part of the growing renewable energy sector in the country. Dunlap ranks as the 378th largest wind plant in the United States. With a capacity of 111 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 exceeding 105,000 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Dunlap is approximately one-seventh the size. Wind energy plays a significant role in the U.S. energy mix, contributing around 9% of the total electricity generation. The development of wind farms like Dunlap supports the transition to cleaner energy sources, particularly in regions with favorable wind conditions. The plant is located in the western part of Wyoming, approximately 150 miles from Denver, Colorado.
16 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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