Prairie Winds ND1 is a 115.5 MW wind power plant located in North Dakota, USA, operated by Basin Electric Power Cooperative and commissioned in 2010. This facility contributes to the growing share of renewable energy generated from wind in the region. It ranks as the 369th largest wind plant in the United States. With a capacity of 115.5 MW, it represents 0.11% 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. Compared to the largest wind plant, the Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Prairie Winds ND1 is approximately 7.5% the size. Wind energy is increasingly important in North Dakota, where favorable wind conditions support extensive wind farm development. Prairie Winds ND1 is located approximately 30 miles southwest of Minot, in a region known for its strong and consistent winds.
16 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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