Minco Wind IV LLC is a 130 MW wind power plant located in the United States. The facility is operated by Minco Wind IV LLC and was commissioned in 2019, adding to the renewable energy landscape of the country. Minco Wind IV LLC ranks as the 339th largest wind plant in the United States. With a capacity of 130 MW, it represents 0.12% of the total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The United States has 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. In comparison to the largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Minco Wind IV LLC is about 8.4% the size of this facility. Wind power is an expanding segment of the U.S. energy mix, contributing around 8% of the nation's electricity generation. The country has made significant strides in renewable energy adoption, with wind energy being a key focus. Minco Wind IV LLC is located in Oklahoma, approximately 150 km southwest of Oklahoma City.
7 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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