Sherbino II is a 145 MW wind power plant located in the United States, operated by Sherbino II Wind Farm LLC and commissioned in 2011. This facility is part of the broader wind energy initiative in the country. It ranks as the 319th largest wind plant in the United States, which has a total of 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. Sherbino II represents approximately 0.14% of the total wind capacity in the country. Compared to the largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Sherbino II is about 9.4% of its size. Wind energy contributes significantly to the United States' renewable energy goals. The country is investing in renewable sources to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Sherbino II is located roughly 350 km west of San Antonio in the southwestern region.
15 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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