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Noble Ellenburg Windpark LLC81 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Noble Ellenburg Windpark LLC is an 81 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by Noble Wind Operations LLC since 2008. Ranked #509 of 1142 wind plants in the United States. Its 81 MW represents 0.08% 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 Noble Ellenburg 19.1 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Beauharnois (1,877 MW, Hydro), Marble River Wind Farm (215 MW, Wind), and Centrale des Cèdres (122 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in New York, approximately 50 km from the city of Plattsburgh.

Capacity
81 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Noble Wind Operations LLC
Location
44.8914°, -74.0061°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 44.891400, -74.006100
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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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