Great Western Wind Energy LLC— 225 MW Wind
Ranked as the 1288th largest power generation facility in the United States, Great Western Wind Energy LLC stands out not just for its capacity of 225 MW, but also as the 93rd largest wind plant among 1142 such installations across the nation. This wind farm, commissioned in 2017 and operated by EDF Renewable Asset Holdings Inc., harnesses the power of the region's consistent winds to contribute to a cleaner energy future. Located in a region characterized by a mix of energy sources, Great Western Wind Energy plays a vital role in diversifying the energy mix of its locality. Within a 50 km radius, it is joined by several notable plants, including the Mooreland Gas Plant with a capacity of 305 MW and the Persimmon Creek Wind Farm 1, which generates 198.6 MW. This cluster of energy facilities signifies a growing reliance on renewable energy sources in the area, even as natural gas remains the dominant fuel type in the U.S. national energy profile. Overall, Great Western Wind Energy contributes a modest 0.02% to the national capacity of 1,386,385 MW, but its presence is crucial in a landscape where gas plants dominate. The average capacity of plants in the U.S. is approximately 138 MW, making Great Western Wind Energy a significant contributor to the wind sector, as it exceeds this average. As the transition to renewable energy accelerates, this facility stands as a beacon of progress, highlighting the potential for wind energy to play an increasingly important role in the U.S. energy landscape. With ongoing advancements in wind technology and an increasing focus on sustainability, Great Western Wind Energy LLC is poised to be an integral part of the region's energy future.
9 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,339. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #7,016 worldwide by installed capacity
- #204 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of United States of America
9 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
EDF Renewable Asset Holdings Inc. operates 42 plants totalling 4,658 MW
21 plants within 100 km, 3,607 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Great Western Wind Energy LLC is a wind power plant producing approximately 591 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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