Laurel Mountain Hybrid is a 113.6 MW wind power plant located in West Virginia, USA, operated by AES Wind Generation Inc. The facility primarily generates electricity from wind, supplemented by energy storage systems. It ranks as the 374th largest wind plant in the United States. With 113.6 MW, it represents 0.11% 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, Laurel Mountain Hybrid is approximately 0.073 times the size. Wind energy plays an increasingly important role in the United States' renewable energy landscape, contributing to the transition away from fossil fuels. West Virginia has favorable wind conditions, making it suitable for wind energy development. Laurel Mountain Hybrid is located in the Appalachian region, approximately 100 km east of Charleston.
15 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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