Palouse is a 105.3 MW wind power plant situated in the United States. Operated by Novatus Energy, it has been contributing to the renewable energy sector since its commissioning in 2013. The facility is part of the growing wind energy landscape in the country. Palouse ranks as the 391st largest wind plant in the United States, accounting for about 0.1% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The U.S. has 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. In comparison to the largest wind facility, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Palouse is roughly 6.8% the size. Wind energy is a significant part of the U.S. energy mix, contributing to the country's goal of increasing renewable energy sources. The geographic conditions in regions like Palouse make it suitable for wind generation, with consistent wind patterns. The plant is located in the state of Washington, approximately 50 km from Spokane.
13 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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