Gratiot County Wind LLC is a 110.4 MW wind power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Invenergy Services LLC since its commissioning in 2012. The facility generates electricity using wind energy, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity. It is the 379th largest wind plant in the United States. With 110.4 MW, it represents 0.1% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The United States has 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity exceeding 105,000 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Gratiot County Wind LLC is approximately one-seventh the size. Wind energy plays a significant role in the United States' energy mix, contributing around 8% of the total electricity generation. The growth of wind power is supported by favorable geographic conditions across many states. The plant is located in Michigan, approximately 100 miles northwest of Detroit.
14 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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