🌬 Wind Power Plants in Tennessee
Tennessee operates 2 wind power plants totaling 29 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 16.2k 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%.
Plants2operating
Capacity28 MWnameplate
Generation16.2k MWhannual
All Tennessee wind plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Mountain Energy Center | Oliver Springs | Anderson County | 27 MW | Invenergy Services Llc |
| Buffalo Mountain | Oliver Springs | Anderson County | 2 MW | Tennessee Valley Authority |