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Winnebago Wind Power Project20 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Winnebago Wind Power Project is a 20 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated by Avangrid Renewables LLC and commissioned in 2008. Ranked #779 of 1142 wind plants in the United States. Its 20 MW represents 0.02% of the United States' total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The largest wind plant in the United States is Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making Winnebago 77 times smaller. Nearby plants include Bent Tree Wind Farm Phase 1 (201.3 MW, Wind), FPL Energy Crystal Lake Wind II LLC (200 MW, Wind), and FPL Energy Crystal Lake Wind LLC (150 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Minnesota, approximately 150 km southwest of Minneapolis.

Capacity
20 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Avangrid Renewables LLC
Location
43.3150°, -93.7700°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 43.315000, -93.770000
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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
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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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