Red Mesa Wind LLC is a 102.4 MW wind power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Red Mesa Wind LLC. The facility was commissioned in 2011 and generates electricity using wind energy. It ranks as the 406th largest wind plant in the United States. With 102.4 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 largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Red Mesa Wind is approximately one-seventh the size. Wind energy contributes significantly to the renewable energy sector in the United States, supported by various geographic locations ideal for wind farms. The expansion of wind capacity aligns with national energy goals. The Red Mesa Wind facility is located in New Mexico, approximately 80 miles west of Albuquerque.
15 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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