Northwest Ohio Wind is a 105 MW wind power plant located in Ohio, United States, operated by Northwest Ohio Wind LLC since its commissioning in 2018. The facility generates electricity using wind energy, contributing to the renewable energy capacity in the region. It is the 392nd largest wind plant in the United States. With 105 MW, it represents 0.1% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The United States has 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. Compared to the country's largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, this facility is approximately one-seventh the size. Wind energy plays a growing role in the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 8.3% of total electricity generation. The Northwest Ohio Wind plant is situated in a region favorable for wind energy production, given its geographical location and wind patterns. It is approximately 120 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan.
8 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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