About This Project
The Project is the second phase of the Capricorn Ridge Wind Farm and became operational on May 20, 2008. The Project is a new addition that is metered separately from the existing phases of the wind farm.
The Project has 75 GE 1.5 MW wind turbines with a capacity of 112.5 MW. The towers have a rated wind speed of 12 m/s, three rotor blades, a rotor diameter of 77 meters, sweep area of 4,657m2 and a rotor speed of 10.1-20.4 rpm. The towers also come equipped with a control system that is a programmable logic controller and has a remote control and monitoring system.
The objective of the project is to increase the amount of wind-generated electricity that is supplied to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) substation in Coke County, TX, a part of the Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid. The Project will produce clean, renewable energy that will displace traditional fossil-fueled energy sources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
This project is eligible for Green-e® certification.
Sustainability Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, are a set of 17 interconnected goals established by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. The SDGs build upon the earlier Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) but are broader in scope, encompassing a wide range of economic, social, and environmental issues. They provide a comprehensive framework for addressing global challenges and achieving a more sustainable and equitable world. This project has the following sustainability development goals that are displayed.
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Project Identification Number
VCS468