Wolf Ridge Wind— 112.5 MW Wind
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.
18 years old
United States of America, North America
- 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
18 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
NextEra Wolf Ridge LLC operates 1 plants totalling 113 MW
25 plants within 100 km, 4,128 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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