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Vansycle25 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Vansycle is a 25 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by ESI Vansycle Partners LP since 1998. Ranked #741 of 1142 wind plants in the United States. Its 25 MW accounts for 0.02% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The largest wind plant in the United States is Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making Vansycle 61.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Ice Harbor (603 MW, Hydro), FPL Energy Vansycle LLC (WA) (176.9 MW, Wind), and FPL Energy Vansycle LLC (OR) (122.8 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Oregon, approximately 250 km southeast of Portland.

Capacity
25 MW
Commissioning Year
1998

28 years old

Owner
ESI Vansycle Partners LP
Location
45.9362°, -118.6600°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 45.936200, -118.660000
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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
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearHydro
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Understanding Wind Power Generation: A Comprehensive Overview

Wind 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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