Shady Oaks Wind Farm is a 109.5 MW wind power plant located in the United States, operated by Algonquin Power Co. It was commissioned in 2012 and generates electricity through wind energy. This facility ranks as the 383rd largest wind plant in the United States. With a capacity of 109.5 MW, it accounts for 0.1% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The U.S. 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, Shady Oaks is about 7% the size. Wind energy contributes to approximately 8% of the total electricity generation in the United States. The diverse geography across the country allows for significant wind energy potential. Shady Oaks Wind Farm is located approximately 150 km southwest of Chicago in Illinois.
14 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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