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Wolverine Creek64.5 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Wolverine Creek is a 64.5 MW wind power plant in the United States, operated since 2006. Ranked #576 of 1142 wind plants in the United States, it contributes 0.06% of the total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The largest wind plant in the United States is Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, making this facility 24.0 times smaller. Nearby plants include Goshen Phase II (124.5 MW, Wind), Meadow Creek Project Company (119.7 MW, Wind), and Horse Butte Wind I LLC (57.6 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Idaho, approximately 150 km southwest of Jackson.

Capacity
64.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2006

20 years old

Owner
Invenergy Services LLC
Location
43.4195°, -111.8294°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 43.419500, -111.829400
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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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