Storm Lake 1 is a 113.9 MW wind power plant located in Iowa, United States, operated by Allete Clean Energy. The facility converts wind energy into electricity, contributing to the country's wind power generation. It ranks as the 373rd largest wind plant in the United States. With a capacity of 113.9 MW, it represents 0.11% 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, Storm Lake 1 is approximately 7.4% the size. Wind energy is an increasingly important part of the energy mix in the United States, providing a growing share of electricity generation. Iowa's favorable wind conditions make it a prime location for wind farms. The plant is located approximately 150 km northwest of Des Moines, the state capital.
27 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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