High Plains is a 122.1 MW wind power plant located in the United States, operated by PacifiCorp since its commissioning in 2009. The facility generates electricity from wind energy, contributing to the expansion of renewable resources in the country. It ranks as the 350th largest wind plant in the United States. With 122.1 MW, it represents 0.12% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The United States has 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, High Plains is approximately 7.9% the size. Wind energy is a rapidly growing sector in the United States, accounting for about 8.4% of the total electricity generation. The facility's location in Wyoming takes advantage of the region's favorable wind conditions. High Plains is situated approximately 150 miles northwest of Denver.
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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