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Ringer Hill Wind Farm LLC39.9 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Ringer Hill Wind Farm LLC is a 39.9 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by Ringer Hill Wind LLC since 2017. Ranked #682 of 1142 wind plants in the United States, it represents 0.04% of the nation's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The largest wind plant in the United States is Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making Ringer Hill Wind Farm 38.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include AES Warrior Run Cogeneration Facility (229 MW, Coal), Twin Ridges Wind Farm (139.4 MW, Wind), and Criterion (70 MW, Wind). The facility is located in West Virginia, approximately 80 km from Pittsburgh.

Capacity
39.9 MW
Commissioning Year
2017

9 years old

Owner
Ringer Hill Wind LLC
Location
39.7447°, -79.1881°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 39.744700, -79.188100
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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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