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We can produce wind power here in Wisconsin instead of sending money out of state to buy coal or natural gas. And wind power has zero air pollution or carbon emissions, benefiting our environment and everyone’s health. What is a wind farm?
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We can produce wind power here in Wisconsin as opposed to...
- Wind Farms
Wind power in Wisconsin started in 1990 with the installation of the Lincoln Turbines wind farm, and contributes to the state's renewable portfolio standard established in 1998. [1] In 2016, Wisconsin had a wind generating capacity of 648 megawatts (MW), [2] [3] [4] responsible for generating 2.4% of its electricity. [4]
We can produce wind power here in Wisconsin as opposed to sending money out of state to buy coal or natural gas. And, wind power has zero air pollution or carbon emissions which benefits both our environment and everyone’s health.
To view a list of wind research and development projects in Wisconsin funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office, visit the Wind R&D Projects Map and select Wisconsin from the dropdown menu.
Wind Energy in Wisconsin covers all things renewables in the state of Wisconsin, from our Uplands Wind project, the need for increased wind energy, to the job opportunities for Wisconsin’s union workforce.
The largest wind farm in Wisconsin. Glacier Hills Wind Park is located in the towns of Randolph and Scott in Columbia County. Wind turbine. Approximately $364 million. 90 turbines. 2011. 1.8 megawatts each – 162 megawatts total. Vestas Wind Systems.
14 kwi 2023 · A new wind farm in rural Wisconsin that generates enough electricity to power over 50,000 homes is now online, advancing clean energy initiatives for two utilities. The Red Barn Wind Park came online last week in Grant County’s rural townships of Clifton and Wingville.
