Langdon Renewables LLC is a 118.5 MW wind power plant located in the United States. Operated by FPL Energy Langdon Wind LLC, it was commissioned in 2008. The facility harnesses wind energy to generate electricity, contributing to the renewable energy sector. Ranked as the 367th largest wind plant in the U.S., Langdon Renewables represents 0.11% of the 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, Langdon Renewables is approximately 0.08 times its size. Wind energy is a growing segment of the U.S. energy mix, accounting for around 8% of total electricity generation. The country has vast wind resources, particularly in the Midwest and coastal regions. Langdon Renewables is situated in North Dakota, approximately 100 miles west of Grand Forks.
18 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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