Gratiot Wind Park— 102 MW Wind
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
- 2,092. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,911 worldwide by installed capacity
- #722 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
15 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
DTE Electric Company operates 33 plants totalling 11,825 MW
53 plants within 100 km, 6,555 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Gratiot Wind Park is a wind power plant producing approximately 268 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- 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 Profile
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