Overview
Camelot Wind LLC is a 1.5 MW onshore wind farm in Massachusetts, USA. Operational and contributing to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
Camelot Wind LLC is an onshore wind farm located in Massachusetts, United States. With a capacity of 1.5 MW, it represents a small-scale wind energy facility within the broader U.S. renewable energy landscape. The facility is operational and owned by Camelot Wind LLC. The wind farm operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes federal incentives such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Massachusetts has a strong RPS requiring a significant share of electricity from renewable sources, supporting projects like Camelot Wind. Onshore wind technology is well-established in the region, with typical turbine capacities ranging from 1-3 MW for smaller installations. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its small scale minimizes land-use impact, though wind farms generally require consideration of bird and bat interactions. The facility supports local grid integration of renewable energy, aligning with state goals for clean energy expansion.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a region with moderate wind resources, typical for onshore wind development in the northeastern U.S. Environmental considerations for wind farms include potential impacts on avian and bat populations, as well as visual and noise effects on the surrounding landscape. The small capacity of 1.5 MW suggests a limited footprint, reducing overall land-use concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Camelot Wind LLC is located in Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates 41.925300, -70.640000.
Camelot Wind LLC has a capacity of 1.5 MW, making it a small-scale onshore wind farm.
Camelot Wind LLC is owned by Camelot Wind LLC, the same entity as the facility name.
Wind energy in Massachusetts benefits from the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates a growing percentage of electricity from renewable sources, and federal incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Onshore wind farms like Camelot Wind LLC must address potential impacts on birds and bats, visual aesthetics, and noise. Proper siting and mitigation measures are often required to minimize these effects.