Tyler Bluff Wind Project LLC is a 125.6 MW wind farm located in Texas, United States, operated by Southern Power Co and commissioned in 2017. The facility captures wind energy to produce electricity, contributing to the renewable energy landscape in the U.S. It ranks as the 345th largest wind plant in the United States. With 125.6 MW, it represents 0.12% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The U.S. has 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant in the United States, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, this facility is approximately 0.08 times the size. Wind energy contributes significantly to the U.S. energy mix, accounting for about 9% of total electricity generation. The Tyler Bluff Wind Project is situated in a region with strong wind resources, optimizing its output. It is located approximately 80 km northwest of Fort Worth in the North Texas region.
9 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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