Locust Ridge II LLC is a 102 MW wind power plant located in Pennsylvania, United States, operated by Avangrid Renewables LLC since its commissioning in 2009. The facility utilizes wind energy to produce electricity, enhancing the state's renewable energy generation. It ranks as the 408th largest wind plant in the United States. With a capacity of 102 MW, it represents 0.1% of the total wind capacity of 105,842 MW in the country. 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, this facility is approximately 6.6% the size. Wind power is a key part of Pennsylvania's energy strategy, contributing to the state's goal of increasing renewable energy sources. Locust Ridge II supports this initiative by providing clean energy to the local grid. The facility is located about 100 miles northwest of Philadelphia in the eastern region of Pennsylvania.
17 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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