What to know about land-based wind
What to know about land-based wind
Land-based wind energy is a cost-competitive resource that creates jobs and strengthens energy security. Backed by customer demand, it's part of the energy mix we need to meet growing demand and power economies.
How Wind Energy Works
- 1 Turbines spin to generate electricity. Turbines can adjust depending on wind direction.
- 2 Transformer increases voltage of electricity.
- 3 Electricity travels through transmission lines.
- 4 Transformer decreases voltage of electricity.
- 5 Electricity travels through collection lines.
- 6 Electricity is delivered to customers.
Benefits of Wind Energy
Community Investment
Preserving Family Farmland
Compatibility with Farming
Job Creation
Supports Energy Independence
Conserving Water Resources
Wind in Colorado
Colorado is one of the nation's leaders in renewable power generation. According to American Clean Power, Colorado ranks 9th in the country for operating clean power generation capacity, and over 41% of the state's power is provided by wind and solar power. The clean power industry employs over 44,400 individuals in the state and invests over $30.9 million in local communities every year.
Source: NREL
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Explore Invenergy's wind portfolio
Invenergy has developed more than 19 gigawatts of wind energy across more than 120 projects, enough to power 5 million homes. Find out more about our successful track record in wind energy.