Goshen Phase II is a 124.5 MW wind power plant located in the United States, operated by AE Power Services LLC. Commissioned in 2010, it generates electricity using wind energy, contributing to the country's renewable energy portfolio. Ranking as the 346th largest wind facility in the United States, it represents about 0.12% of the country's total wind generation capacity of 105,842 MW. The U.S. has 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Goshen Phase II is about 8% the size. Wind energy is increasingly significant in the U.S. energy mix, contributing around 9% of total electricity generation. The facility is located in Idaho, approximately 150 km south of Boise, in a region favorable for wind energy production.
16 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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