Tuscola Bay Wind— 120 MW Wind
Tuscola Bay Wind is a 120 MW wind power plant located in the United States, operated by Tuscola Bay Wind LLC since its commissioning in 2013. This facility generates electricity from wind, contributing to the renewable energy sector in the country. It ranks as the 353rd largest wind plant in the United States. With 120 MW, it represents 0.11% 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 largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Tuscola Bay Wind is approximately 8% the size. Wind power plays a vital role in the U.S. energy landscape, providing about 8% of the total electricity generation. The Tuscola Bay Wind plant is located in an area with adequate wind resources, which enhances its energy production capabilities. It is situated approximately 90 miles north of Detroit in Michigan.
13 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,930. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #618 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
13 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Tuscola Bay Wind LLC operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW
54 plants within 100 km, 7,018 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Tuscola Bay Wind is a wind power plant producing approximately 315 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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