United States of America

Lake Benton I— 107.2 MW Wind

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Lake Benton I is a 107.2 MW wind power plant located in the United States, operated by Allete Clean Energy. Commissioned in 1998, it contributes to the growing renewable energy sector in the country. Ranked 386th among 1,142 wind plants in the United States, Lake Benton I represents approximately 0.1% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The largest wind facility in the country, Alta Wind VIII, has a capacity of 1,547 MW, making Lake Benton I significantly smaller at about 6.9% of its size. The U.S. has a total of 10,047 power plants with a combined capacity of 1,386,385 MW. Wind energy is increasingly important in the U.S. energy landscape, contributing to the diversification of the energy mix. The growth of wind power aligns with national goals for renewable energy expansion. Lake Benton I is located in Minnesota, approximately 160 km southwest of Minneapolis.