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Turkey Track Wind Energy LLC is an important player in the evolving landscape of renewable energy in the United States, holding the 1549th position among a staggering 10,047 power generation facilities nationwide. With a capacity of 169.5 MW, this wind farm contributes a modest 0.01% to the U.S. total capacity of 1,386,385 MW, where natural gas remains the dominant fuel type. Established in 2008 and operated by Invenergy Services LLC, Turkey Track Wind Energy LLC is uniquely positioned within a rich cluster of wind energy facilities. Nearby, the Horse Hollow Wind Energy Center stands as the largest with a capacity of 735.5 MW, while other significant projects like the Pyron Wind Farm LLC Hybrid (258.9 MW) and Sweetwater Wind 4 LLC (241 MW) further enhance the regional wind portfolio. This concentration of wind energy facilities not only signifies the potential for renewable energy in Texas but also underscores the state’s leadership in wind generation. While Turkey Track Wind Energy LLC’s capacity is below the average for wind plants in the U.S., which is around 1,322 MW, it plays an essential role in diversifying the energy mix. As the country continues to shift towards more sustainable energy solutions, this facility is poised to contribute to reducing carbon emissions while supporting the growing demand for clean energy. The plant's ongoing operation is vital for both local energy needs and the broader efforts to transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

Capacity
169.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Invenergy Services LLC
Location
32.1981°, -100.2686°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,600. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #8,006 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #389 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

18 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

Invenergy Services LLC operates 39 plants totalling 7,983 MW

Regional density

34 plants within 100 km, 7,036 MW combined

Nearest plant: Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm (15.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 32.198100, -100.268600
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Turkey Track Wind Energy LLC is a wind power plant producing approximately 445 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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearWind
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