Leaning Juniper is a 110.4 MW wind power plant located in the United States, operated by PacifiCorp and commissioned in 2006. The facility generates electricity from wind, contributing to the country's renewable energy generation. It ranks as the 379th largest wind plant in the United States. With 110.4 MW, it represents 0.1% of the United States' total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The country has 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant in the United States, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Leaning Juniper is about 7% the size. Wind energy is a growing segment of the United States' energy mix, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The country's vast landscapes and favorable wind conditions support the development of wind projects. Leaning Juniper is located approximately 200 km east of Portland, Oregon, in the Pacific Northwest region.
20 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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