Overview
Cooper Farms VW Project is an operational onshore wind farm in Ohio, United States, owned by Cooper Hatchery Inc. The facility has a capacity of 4.5 MW, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio.
Cooper Farms VW Project is an onshore wind farm located in Ohio, United States, owned by Cooper Hatchery Inc. The facility is operational and has a capacity of 4.5 MW, placing it in the small-scale segment of the wind energy sector. The project utilizes wind turbines to generate electricity, a common technology in the region. Ohio's renewable energy landscape is shaped by state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and federal incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which support the development of wind energy projects like this one. By generating clean electricity, Cooper Farms VW Project helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports local energy independence. The facility's output is integrated into the regional grid, contributing to Ohio's renewable energy goals and providing environmental benefits to the community.
Environmental context
The Cooper Farms VW Project is situated in an agricultural area of Ohio, where wind farms can have visual and land-use impacts on the surrounding landscape. Wind turbines may also pose risks to local bird and bat populations, though proper siting and mitigation measures can reduce these effects. The project's small scale minimizes its overall environmental footprint while still contributing to renewable energy generation.
Frequently asked questions
Cooper Farms VW Project is located in Ohio, United States, at coordinates 40.905800, -84.570300.
The facility has a capacity of 4.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale onshore wind farm.
The project is owned by Cooper Hatchery Inc., a company involved in agricultural operations.
Wind energy in the US benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), which provide tax incentives and mandates for renewable energy adoption.
By generating clean electricity, the project helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and supports Ohio's renewable energy targets under state RPS policies.