Elbow Creek Wind Project LLC— 121.9 MW Wind
Elbow Creek Wind Project LLC is a 121.9 MW wind power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Elbow Creek Wind Project LLC since its commissioning in 2009. The facility generates electricity using wind energy, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity. It is the 351st largest wind plant in the United States. With 121.9 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 country's largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, this facility is approximately one-eighth the size. Wind power plays a significant role in the United States' energy mix, contributing to the transition toward renewable sources. The geography of the region, with its open plains and favorable wind conditions, supports wind energy development. The plant is located approximately 300 miles west of Dallas in the Texas Panhandle.
17 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,914. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,207 worldwide by installed capacity
- #613 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
17 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Elbow Creek Wind Project LLC operates 1 plants totalling 122 MW
45 plants within 100 km, 9,439 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Elbow Creek Wind Project LLC is a wind power plant producing approximately 320 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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