🌬 Wind Power Plants in Delaware
Delaware operates 1 wind power plant totaling 2 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 4.2k 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
Capacity2 MWnameplate
Generation4.2k MWhannual
All Delaware wind plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Delaware Wind Turbine | Lewes | Sussex County | 2 MW | First State Marine Wind |