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Hawkeye Power Partners LLC42 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Hawkeye Power Partners LLC is a 42 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by Hawkeye Power Partners LLC since 1999. Ranked #664 of 1142 wind plants in the United States. Its 42 MW represents 0.04% of the total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The largest wind plant in the United States is the Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making Hawkeye Power Partners 36.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Emery Station (602.8 MW, Gas), FPL Energy Crystal Lake Wind II LLC (200 MW, Wind), and Whispering Willow Wind Farm - East (199.7 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Minnesota, approximately 100 km south of Minneapolis.

Capacity
42 MW
Commissioning Year
1999

27 years old

Owner
Hawkeye Power Partners LLC
Location
43.0472°, -93.4775°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 43.047200, -93.477500
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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
GasCoalNuclearHydro
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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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