World Power Plants

Rock Creek Wind590 MW Wind

WindRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

Rock Creek Wind is a 590 MW wind power plant located in United States of America. Commissioned in 2025. Owned by PacifiCorp.

Capacity
590 MW
Commissioning Year
2025

1 years old

Owner
PacifiCorp
Location
41.5826°, -106.0773°

United States of America, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 41.582630, -106.077347
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Rock Creek Wind is a wind power plant producing approximately 1551 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

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

10,089
Total Plants
1413.7 GW
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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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