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Quilt Block Wind Farm LLC98 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Quilt Block Wind Farm LLC is a 98 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by Quilt Block Wind Farm LLC since 2017. Ranked #479 of 1142 wind plants in the United States. Its 98 MW represents 0.09% 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 this facility 15.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include EcoGrove Wind LLC (100.5 MW, Wind) and Montfort Wind Energy Center (30 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the state of Wisconsin, approximately 200 km northwest of Chicago.

Capacity
98 MW
Commissioning Year
2017

9 years old

Owner
Quilt Block Wind Farm LLC
Location
42.6733°, -90.2653°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 42.673300, -90.265300
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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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