Stella Wind Farm— 201 MW Wind
Located in the heart of Texas, the Stella Wind Farm ranks as the 1365th largest power generation facility in the United States, with a capacity of 201 MW. As the 130th largest wind plant among the nation’s 1,142 wind facilities, it contributes a mere 0.01% to the total national capacity of 1,386,385 MW. Commissioned in 2019 and operated by RWE Renewables Americas LLC, the Stella Wind Farm is part of a rapidly growing sector of renewable energy in a country where natural gas remains the dominant fuel source. The facility benefits from its strategic location near a multitude of other wind energy installations, such as Pattern Gulf Wind (283.2 MW) and Bruennings Breeze Wind Farm (228 MW), creating a significant wind energy cluster in the region. This synergy not only maximizes energy production but also enhances grid stability and reliability in the local area. The presence of neighboring plants like Penascal Wind Power LLC and Penascal II Wind Project LLC, each with capacities close to 201 MW, reinforces the area’s commitment to renewable energy development. As the energy landscape evolves, the Stella Wind Farm is set to play an increasingly vital role in Texas's energy future, driving economic growth while contributing to the nation’s renewable energy targets.
7 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,416. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #7,369 worldwide by installed capacity
- #262 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
7 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
RWE Renewables Americas LLC operates 35 plants totalling 5,630 MW
23 plants within 100 km, 6,157 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Stella Wind Farm is a wind power plant producing approximately 528 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
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 America — Energy Profile
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