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Lucky Wind1.7 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Lucky Wind is a 1.7 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by Lucky Wind LLC since 2005. Ranked #1061 of 1142 wind plants in the United States. Its 1.7 MW represents 0.0016% of the United States' 105,842 MW total wind capacity. The largest wind plant in the United States is Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making this facility 910 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Angus Anson (405.7 MW, Gas), Deer Creek Station (324 MW, Gas), and Fenton Wind Farm (205.5 MW, Wind). The facility is located in South Dakota, approximately 40 km from Sioux Falls.

Capacity
1.7 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
Lucky Wind LLC
Location
44.0211°, -96.4406°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 44.021100, -96.440600
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
United States of AmericaEnergy Profile
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
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Top Fuels
Understanding Wind Power Generation: A Comprehensive Overview

Wind 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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