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Moraine II Wind LLC49.5 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Moraine II Wind LLC is a 49.5 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by Avangrid Renewables LLC since 2009. Ranked #640 of 1142 wind plants in the United States. Its 49.5 MW represents 0.05% of the United States' total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The largest wind plant in the United States is Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making Moraine II Wind LLC 31 times smaller. Nearby plants include Deer Creek Station (324 MW, Gas), Fenton Wind Farm (205.5 MW, Wind), and Nobles Wind Project (201 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Minnesota, approximately 50 km southwest of Minneapolis.

Capacity
49.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
Avangrid Renewables LLC
Location
44.1238°, -96.0784°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 44.123800, -96.078400
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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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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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