Shiloh IV Wind Project LLC is a 102.5 MW wind power plant located in California, United States, operated by EDF Renewable Asset Holdings Inc. since its commissioning in 2013. The facility converts wind energy into electricity, contributing to the state's renewable energy generation. It ranks as the 404th largest wind plant in the United States. With a capacity of 102.5 MW, it represents 0.1% of the total wind capacity of 105,842 MW in the country. The United States 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, this facility is approximately 6.6% of its size. Wind energy is a significant part of California's renewable energy strategy, accounting for nearly 20% of the state's electricity generation. The Shiloh IV plant contributes to California's ambitious renewable energy goals. It is located approximately 90 km northeast of San Francisco in the northern part of the state.
13 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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