New Creek Wind is a 103 MW wind power plant located in the United States of America, operated by New Creek Wind LLC since its commissioning in 2017. The facility generates electricity from wind, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity. It is the 402nd largest wind plant in the United States, which has a total of 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. With 103 MW, New Creek Wind represents 0.1% of the country's total wind capacity. The largest wind plant in the United States, Alta Wind VIII, has a capacity of 1,547 MW, making New Creek Wind approximately 6.6% the size of that facility. Wind energy plays a significant role in the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 9% of the total electricity generation. The development of wind farms like New Creek Wind supports the transition to cleaner energy sources. The plant is located in the eastern region of West Virginia, approximately 130 miles from Washington, D.C.
9 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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