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San Juan Mesa Wind Project LLC is a 120 MW wind power facility located in the United States, operated by NRG Energy Gas & Wind Holdings Inc since its commissioning in 2006. The plant harnesses wind energy to generate electricity, contributing to the renewable energy sector. This facility ranks as the 353rd largest wind plant in the United States and represents 0.11% of the total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The United States has 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. When compared to the largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, San Juan Mesa Wind Project LLC is around one-seventh the size. Wind energy is a vital part of the United States' renewable energy mix, aiding in the transition away from fossil fuels. The country's geography, with its extensive plains and favorable wind conditions, supports robust wind energy production. The plant is located in New Mexico, approximately 150 miles east of Albuquerque.

Capacity
120 MW
Commissioning Year
2006

20 years old

Owner
NRG Energy Gas & Wind Holdings Inc
Location
33.9716°, -103.8604°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,930. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #618 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

20 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

NRG Energy Gas & Wind Holdings Inc operates 21 plants totalling 1,543 MW

Regional density

14 plants within 100 km, 1,424 MW combined

Nearest plant: Roosevelt County (32.6 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 33.971600, -103.860400
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

San Juan Mesa Wind Project LLC is a wind power plant producing approximately 315 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

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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