Victory Wind Farm is a 105 MW wind power plant located in the United States, operated by MidAmerican Energy Co. The facility was commissioned in 2007 and contributes to the renewable energy landscape in the region. Victory Wind Farm ranks as the 392nd largest wind plant in the United States, which has a total of 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. This facility accounts for approximately 0.1% of the country's total wind generation capacity. Compared to the largest wind plant in the U.S., Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Victory Wind Farm is about 1/15th the size. Wind energy is a growing component of the United States' energy mix, with significant investments made to increase capacity and reduce carbon emissions. The country aims to enhance its renewable energy portfolio, with wind power providing approximately 8% of total electricity generation. Victory Wind Farm is situated in the Midwest, approximately 120 miles from Omaha, Nebraska.
19 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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