Rolling Hills is a 115.8 MW wind power plant located in the United States, operated by PacifiCorp and commissioned in 2009. This facility contributes to the renewable energy generation through wind power. It ranks as the 368th largest wind plant in the United States. With 115.8 MW, it represents 0.11% 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, Rolling Hills is about 1/13th the size. Wind energy plays a vital role in the U.S. energy mix, providing a growing share of electricity generation. The Rolling Hills plant harnesses wind resources effectively, contributing to sustainability goals. It is located in Wyoming, approximately 200 km from the city of Cheyenne.
17 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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