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NextEra-Blackwell Wind LLC59.8 MW Wind

WindRenewable

NextEra-Blackwell Wind LLC is a 59.8 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by Blackwell Wind LLC since 2013. Ranked #595 of 1,142 wind plants in the United States. Its 59.8 MW represents 0.06% 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 NextEra-Blackwell Wind LLC 25.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Sooner (1,138 MW, Coal), Chisholm View Wind Project (300 MW, Wind), and Kay Wind LLC (299 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Oklahoma, approximately 150 km north of Oklahoma City.

Capacity
59.8 MW
Commissioning Year
2013

13 years old

Owner
Blackwell Wind LLC
Location
36.8467°, -97.4175°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 36.846700, -97.417500
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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
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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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