Sunflower Wind Project— 104 MW Wind
Sunflower Wind Project is a 104 MW wind power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Novatus Energy since its commissioning in 2017. This facility generates electricity using wind energy, contributing to the country's renewable energy portfolio. It is the 396th largest wind plant in the United States. With 104 MW, it represents 0.1% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The United States has 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. Compared to the country's largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, this facility is approximately one-seventh the size. Wind energy plays a growing role in the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 8% of the total electricity generation. The Sunflower Wind Project supports the transition to cleaner energy sources, particularly in regions with favorable wind conditions. The facility is situated in North Dakota, approximately 200 miles west of Minneapolis.
9 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,063. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,846 worldwide by installed capacity
- #707 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
9 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Novatus Energy operates 8 plants totalling 1,164 MW
21 plants within 100 km, 7,281 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Sunflower Wind Project is a wind power plant producing approximately 273 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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