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.
20 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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