Standing proudly as the 1309th largest power generation facility in the United States, Marble River Wind Farm boasts a substantial capacity of 215 MW. It is recognized as the 98th largest wind facility among 1,142 wind plants across the nation. Commissioned in 2012 and operated by Marble River LLC, this wind farm harnesses the power of wind to generate clean energy, contributing to the shift towards sustainable power sources. The facility is situated in a region characterized by a diverse energy mix, surrounded by significant hydro facilities such as the Beauharnois plant with an impressive capacity of 1,877 MW, and several smaller hydro plants like Centrale des Cèdres and Les Cèdres, which have capacities of 122 MW and 113 MW, respectively. This cluster of facilities highlights the importance of renewable energy integration in the local grid. Despite representing only 0.02% of the national capacity of 1,386,385 MW, Marble River Wind Farm plays an essential role in enhancing energy diversity in a country where gas is the dominant fuel type. As the U.S. continues to prioritize renewable energy development, facilities like Marble River are at the forefront of this transformation, demonstrating the viability of wind power as a substantial energy source while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
14 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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