Los Vientos V Wind Power is a 110 MW wind power facility located in the United States, operated by Los Vientos Windpower V LLC since its commissioning in 2016. The plant utilizes wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity. Los Vientos V ranks as the 381st largest wind plant in the United States. With a capacity of 110 MW, it represents 0.1% 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, Los Vientos V is about one-seventh the size. Wind energy is increasingly significant in the U.S. energy portfolio, contributing to around 8% of the total electricity generation. The facility is located in Texas, a leading state for wind energy production, approximately 30 miles from McAllen.
10 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.
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.