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Wolf Ridge Wind is a 112.5 MW wind power plant located in the United States, operated by NextEra Wolf Ridge LLC since its commissioning in 2008. The facility generates electricity using wind energy, contributing to the renewable energy sector in the country. It is the 375th largest wind plant in the United States. With 112.5 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 country's largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, this facility is approximately one-seventh the size. Wind energy plays a growing role in the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 8% of total electricity generation. The Wolf Ridge Wind plant is situated in Texas, a state known for its vast open spaces and favorable wind conditions, approximately 100 miles northwest of Dallas.

Capacity
112.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
NextEra Wolf Ridge LLC
Location
33.7330°, -97.4284°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,994. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,545 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #659 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

18 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

NextEra Wolf Ridge LLC operates 1 plants totalling 113 MW

Regional density

25 plants within 100 km, 4,128 MW combined

Nearest plant: Tyler Bluff Wind Project LLC (6.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 33.733000, -97.428400
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Wolf Ridge Wind is a wind power plant producing approximately 296 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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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