Great Plains Windpark LLC is a 114 MW wind power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Great Plains Windpark Legacy LLC. The facility was commissioned in 2009 and contributes to the generation of electricity through wind energy. It is the 371st largest wind plant in the United States. With 114 MW, it represents 0.11% 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 country's largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, this facility is approximately one-seventh the size. Wind energy is a growing sector in the United States, accounting for around 9% of the total electricity generation. The Great Plains region, where this plant is located, has favorable wind conditions, contributing to the expansion of wind energy projects. The facility is situated approximately 300 km west of Oklahoma City in the central part of the country.
17 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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