Fairfield Wind is a 10 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation and commissioned in 2014. Ranked #844 of 1142 wind plants in the United States. Its 10 MW represents 0.01% of the United States' total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The largest wind plant in the United States is Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making Fairfield Wind 154.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Greenfield Wind - MT (25 MW, Wind) and Turnbull Hydro (13 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Montana, approximately 300 km northeast of Helena.
12 years old
United States of America, North America
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Fairfield Wind is a wind power plant producing approximately 26 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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