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Harvest 259.4 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Harvest 2 is a 59.4 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by Harvest II Windfarm LLC and commissioned in 2012. Ranked #599 of 1,142 wind plants in the United States, it accounts for 0.06% of the nation's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The largest wind plant in the United States is Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making this facility 26 times smaller. Nearby plants include Cross Winds Energy Park (230.9 MW, Wind), Echo Wind Park (162 MW, Wind), and Deerfield Wind Energy LLC (149 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Michigan, approximately 90 km northeast of Detroit.

Capacity
59.4 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
Harvest II Windfarm LLC
Location
43.8556°, -83.1669°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 43.855600, -83.166900
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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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