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Springview3 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Springview is a 3 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by Bluestem LLC and commissioned in 2011. Ranked #966 of 1142 wind plants in the United States. Its 3 MW capacity represents 0.0028% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The largest wind plant in the United States is the Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making this facility 515.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include Ainsworth Wind (59.4 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Nebraska, approximately 150 km from Omaha.

Capacity
3 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Bluestem LLC
Location
42.8258°, -99.7775°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 42.825800, -99.777500
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
United States of AmericaEnergy Profile
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
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Understanding Wind Power Generation: A Comprehensive Overview

Wind 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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