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GSG LLC80 MW Wind

WindRenewable

GSG LLC is an 80 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by Leeward Asset Management LLC since 2007. Ranked #514 of 1142 wind plants in the United States. Its 80 MW accounts for 0.08% of the total wind capacity of 105,842 MW in the country. The largest wind plant in the United States is the Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making GSG LLC 19.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Byron Generating Station (2449.8 MW, Nuclear) and Lee Energy Facility (692 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Illinois, approximately 30 km southwest of Rockford.

Capacity
80 MW
Commissioning Year
2007

19 years old

Owner
Leeward Asset Management LLC
Location
41.6436°, -89.1731°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 41.643600, -89.173100
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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 AmericaEnergy Profile
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
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Understanding Wind Power Generation: A Comprehensive Overview

Wind 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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