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MA Military Reservation Wind Project4.5 MW Wind

WindRenewable

MA Military Reservation Wind Project is a 4.5 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center and commissioned in 2010. Ranked #930 of 1,142 wind plants in the United States. Its 4.5 MW contributes to the total wind capacity of 105,842 MW, representing 0.004%. The largest wind plant in the United States is Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making this facility 344 times smaller. Nearby plants include Canal (1,495 MW, Oil), Canal Generating Plant (1,495 MW, Gas), and Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (670 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in Massachusetts, approximately 60 km southeast of Boston.

Capacity
4.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Air Force Civil Engineer Center
Location
41.6647°, -70.5942°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 41.664700, -70.594200
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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
GasCoalNuclearHydro
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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