Hoosier Wind Project LLC is a 106 MW wind power plant located in Indiana, United States, operated by EDF Renewable Asset Holdings Inc. since its commissioning in 2009. The facility generates electricity from wind, contributing to the renewable energy capacity in the state. It is the 390th largest wind plant in the United States. With 106 MW, it represents 0.1% 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 country's largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, this facility is approximately 1/15th the size. Wind energy plays a growing role in Indiana's energy landscape, contributing to the state's goal of increasing renewable energy sources. The Hoosier Wind Project LLC is part of a broader effort to diversify energy production and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The plant is located approximately 160 km northwest of Indianapolis.
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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