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FPL Energy Oliver Wind II LLC48 MW Wind

WindRenewable

FPL Energy Oliver Wind II LLC is a 48 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by FPL Energy Oliver County Wind II LLC since 2008. Ranked #648 of 1,142 wind plants in the United States. Its 48 MW represents 0.05% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The largest wind plant in the United States is Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making this facility 32.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Coal Creek (1215.6 MW, Coal), Coal Creek Station (1215.6 MW, Coal), and Milton R Young (734 MW, Coal). The facility is located in North Dakota, approximately 100 km southwest of Minot.

Capacity
48 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
FPL Energy Oliver County Wind II LLC
Location
47.1528°, -101.1977°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 47.152800, -101.197700
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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 AmericaEnergy Profile
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
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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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