Overview
Brisket Wind (8) LLC is a 10 MW onshore wind farm in the United States, owned by GlidePath Power Operations LLC. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Brisket Wind (8) LLC is an operational onshore wind farm located in the United States, with coordinates 36.0075° N, -101.8614° W. The facility has a capacity of 10 MW, placing it in the small-scale wind segment. It is owned by GlidePath Power Operations LLC and operates within the broader US wind energy landscape. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). These policies support wind energy development through tax credits and renewable energy targets. At 10 MW, this wind farm is typical of smaller community or distributed wind projects that contribute to local energy needs. As a wind energy facility, Brisket Wind (8) LLC generates electricity without direct emissions, supporting grid decarbonization. Its operation aligns with the growing US wind capacity, which helps meet renewable energy goals and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The facility's location in the Texas Panhandle region benefits from strong wind resources, common for wind projects in the area.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Texas Panhandle, a region with high wind speeds ideal for wind energy generation. Wind farms in this area can impact local bird and bat populations, but proper siting and mitigation measures help reduce these effects. The project's small scale minimizes land-use conflicts compared to larger installations.
Frequently asked questions
Brisket Wind (8) LLC is located in the United States, with coordinates approximately 36.0075° N, -101.8614° W, in the Texas Panhandle region.
The facility has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale onshore wind farm.
The wind farm is owned by GlidePath Power Operations LLC.
Wind energy in the US is supported by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides tax credits, and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) that mandate renewable energy generation.
A 10 MW wind farm can power approximately 3,000 average US homes annually, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting state and federal renewable energy targets.