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.
28 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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