United States

El Cabo Wind — 298 MW Wind

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El Cabo Wind is a 298 MW wind power plant located in United States of America. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
298 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2018

Year online

Owner
Avangrid Renewables LLC

Operator

Location
34.65, -105.46

Coordinates

Insights

#1,149
largest in United States of America
#120
largest Wind worldwide
#6,197
largest worldwide
2018
6 yrs newer than avg
59
operated by Avangrid Renewables LLC
6
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Wind
Capacity
298 MW
Commissioned
2018
Status
Operational
Owner
Avangrid Renewables LLC
Country
United States
Coordinates
34.651, -105.462

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
8,615 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
215,365 t

over ~25 yrs

Intensity
11 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

1,873
cars per year
1,149
homes per year
391,572
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

El Cabo Wind stands as a testament to the growing investment in renewable energy in the United States, particularly in the wind sector. Located at the coordinates 34.6511, -105.4617, this wind power plant, commissioned in 2018, has a substantial capacity of 298 MW. Operated by Avangrid Renewables LLC, El Cabo Wind harnesses the natural wind resources in New Mexico, contributing significantly to the state’s energy generation efforts. The facility employs state-of-the-art wind turbine technology, which allows it to efficiently convert wind energy into electricity. This contribution is crucial to New Mexico’s energy landscape, where the focus on renewable sources is aligned with both state and national energy policies aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels. El Cabo Wind not only aids in meeting the local demand for clean energy but also plays an important role in stabilizing the regional grid. Its operation underscores the commitment of Avangrid Renewables LLC to promote sustainable energy solutions that bolster economic growth while minimizing environmental impact. The presence of El Cabo Wind is instrumental in enhancing the renewable energy capacity in the area, supporting the transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

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