Glen Ullin Energy Center is a 106.7 MW wind power plant located in the United States, operated by Allete Clean Energy. The plant was commissioned in 2020 and contributes to the wind energy capacity of the country. It ranks as the 387th largest wind plant in the United States, which has a total of 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. Glen Ullin Energy Center accounts for roughly 0.1% of the total wind capacity in the country. Compared to the largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, this facility is approximately 6.9% the size. Wind energy is a vital component of the U.S. renewable energy landscape, providing a substantial share of electricity generation. The country has favorable geographic conditions for wind power, particularly in the central and coastal regions. Glen Ullin Energy Center is located in North Dakota, approximately 100 miles west of Bismarck.
6 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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