Rolling Hills— 115.8 MW Wind
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
- 1,970. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,458 worldwide by installed capacity
- #644 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
17 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
PacifiCorp operates 62 plants totalling 14,517 MW
10 plants within 100 km, 1,608 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Rolling Hills is a wind power plant producing approximately 304 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 America — Energy Profile
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