Overview
Drift Sand Wind Project LLC is a 108 MW onshore wind farm in Oklahoma, USA, owned by Enel Green Power NA Inc. It generates renewable energy for the regional grid.
Drift Sand Wind Project LLC is an operational onshore wind farm located in Oklahoma, United States. With a capacity of 108 megawatts, it is a medium-to-large scale facility within the US wind energy sector. The project is owned by Enel Green Power NA Inc., a major player in renewable energy development. The facility utilizes wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity, contributing to the diversification of the local energy mix. Oklahoma's favorable wind resources make it a prime location for wind power generation. The project operates under the regulatory framework of the US, including the Inflation Reduction Act and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards, which support renewable energy deployment. Drift Sand Wind Project plays a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting grid stability. Its output helps meet regional clean energy targets and provides economic benefits through job creation and land lease payments to local landowners. The facility is part of the broader transition to a low-carbon energy system in the United States.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an area with strong wind resources, typical of the Southern Great Plains. Wind farms in this region can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize these effects. The project contributes to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supports climate change mitigation.
Frequently asked questions
Drift Sand Wind Project is located in Oklahoma, United States, at coordinates 34.8278 N, -97.9572 W.
Drift Sand Wind Project has a capacity of 108 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale wind farm.
Drift Sand Wind Project is owned by Enel Green Power NA Inc., a subsidiary of the Italian energy company Enel.
Wind energy in the US is supported by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), which mandate a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources.
By generating clean electricity, Drift Sand Wind Project reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps diversify the energy mix, supporting climate change mitigation.