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
- 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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