Overview
Cape Cod Air Force Station - 6 SWS is a 3.4 MW onshore wind farm in Massachusetts, USA, owned by the US Air Force and operational to support base energy needs.
Cape Cod Air Force Station - 6 SWS is an onshore wind farm located in Massachusetts, United States. With a capacity of 3.4 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the US wind energy sector, owned and operated by the US Air Force to provide renewable energy to the military installation. The facility utilizes wind turbines to generate electricity, contributing to the base's energy resilience and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. As a US military renewable energy project, it aligns with federal goals for energy security and sustainability, including the Department of Defense's renewable energy targets. Operational and grid-connected, this wind farm supports the local energy mix in Massachusetts, a state with strong Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) aiming for 40% renewable electricity by 2030. The facility's location on a military base minimizes land-use conflicts and demonstrates the integration of renewables into critical infrastructure.
Environmental context
Located on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the wind farm operates in a coastal environment with consistent wind resources. The region's onshore wind development must consider visual impacts and potential effects on migratory birds and bats, though the facility's small scale and location on a military base reduce land-use conflicts. Massachusetts' RPS drives renewable deployment, balancing ecological sensitivity with clean energy goals.
Frequently asked questions
Cape Cod Air Force Station - 6 SWS is located in Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod at coordinates 41.7525 N, -70.5389 W.
The facility has a capacity of 3.4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale onshore wind farm.
The wind farm is owned by the US Air Force and provides renewable energy to the Cape Cod Air Force Station.
As a military renewable energy project, it supports the Department of Defense's energy security and sustainability targets, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and enhancing grid resilience.
The facility operates under US federal policies and Massachusetts' Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which requires 40% renewable electricity by 2030, encouraging wind energy development.