FPL Energy Vansycle LLC is a 122.8 MW wind power plant located in the United States. The facility operates within the growing sector of renewable energy generation in the country. Ranked as the 349th largest wind plant in the United States, FPL Energy Vansycle LLC is one of 1,142 wind facilities that collectively have a capacity of 105,842 MW. This plant's capacity accounts for approximately 0.12% of the total wind capacity in the U.S. The largest wind plant in the country, Alta Wind VIII, has a capacity of 1,547 MW, making FPL Energy Vansycle LLC about 1/13th the size of this facility. Wind energy is increasingly significant in the United States, contributing about 8% of the total electricity generation. The country's vast open spaces and favorable wind conditions support the development of wind farms. FPL Energy Vansycle LLC is located in Oregon, approximately 250 km southeast of Portland.
24 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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