🌬 Wind Power Plants in Connecticut
Connecticut operates 1 wind power plant totaling 5 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 8.9k MWh.
Wind farms harvest kinetic energy from moving air using large rotor blades coupled to generators. Like solar, they produce zero emissions but vary with weather. Onshore wind capacity factors typically run 30–45%; offshore can exceed 50%.
Plants1operating
Capacity5 MWnameplate
Generation8.9k MWhannual
All Connecticut wind plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Colebrook South | Colebrook | Litchfield County | 5 MW | Wind Colebrook South |