🌬 Wind Power Plants in Alaska
Alaska operates 5 wind power plants totaling 54 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 105.5k 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%.
Plants5operating
Capacity53 MWnameplate
Generation105.5k MWhannual
All Alaska wind plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Creek Wind | Healy | Denali County | 25 MW | Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc |
| Fire Island Wind | Anchorage | Anchorage County | 18 MW | Fire Island Wind Llc |
| Pillar Mountain Wind Project Microgrid | Kodiak | Kodiak Island County | 9 MW | Kodiak Electric Assn Inc |
| Delta Wind Farm | Delta Junction | Southeast Fairbanks County | 2 MW | Alaska Environmental Power |
| 7-Mile Ridge Wind Project | Tok | Southeast Fairbanks County | — | Alaska Power And Telephone Co |