Gratiot Wind Park is a 102 MW wind power plant located in the United States of America, operated by DTE Electric Company since its commissioning in 2011. The facility generates electricity by harnessing wind energy, contributing to the overall wind capacity in the country. It is the 408th largest wind plant in the United States. With 102 MW, it accounts for 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 of 105,842 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Gratiot Wind Park is approximately 1/15th the size. Wind energy is a growing sector in the United States energy mix, providing a substantial portion of renewable electricity. The plant is located in Michigan, a state that benefits from favorable wind conditions, enhancing its energy production capabilities. Gratiot Wind Park is situated approximately 100 miles northwest of Detroit in Gratiot County.
15 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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