Scurry County Wind LP is a 130.5 MW wind power plant located in the United States. Operated by Invenergy Services LLC, the plant was commissioned in 2007 and contributes to the country's renewable energy generation. Scurry County Wind LP ranks as the 337th largest wind plant in the United States. With a capacity of 130.5 MW, it accounts for 0.12% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The United States has a total of 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, Scurry County Wind LP is about 8.4% the size of this facility. Wind energy is a growing sector in the United States, contributing to approximately 8% of the total electricity generation. The country is increasingly investing in renewable energy sources, with wind power playing a significant role. Scurry County Wind LP is located in Texas, approximately 300 km west of Dallas.
19 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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