Overview
Dry Lake Wind LLC is an operational onshore wind farm in Arizona, United States, with a capacity of 63 MW, owned by Avangrid Renewables LLC.
Dry Lake Wind LLC is an operational onshore wind farm located in Arizona, United States. With a capacity of 63 MW, it is a medium-scale wind energy facility contributing to the state's renewable energy portfolio. The facility is owned by Avangrid Renewables LLC, a major player in the U.S. wind energy sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Arizona's RPS requires that 15% of retail electricity sales come from renewable sources by 2025, driving demand for wind and solar projects. The 63 MW capacity places Dry Lake Wind among the smaller to medium wind farms in the region, but it plays a role in diversifying the local energy mix. Wind energy in Arizona benefits from strong wind resources in certain areas, though challenges include visual impact on landscapes and potential effects on bird and bat populations. The facility's grid integration is supported by existing transmission infrastructure, and it contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the state's electricity sector.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Arizona, where wind energy development must balance land use with conservation. Wind farms can impact local wildlife, particularly birds and bats, through collisions and habitat disruption. However, modern turbine siting and operational curtailment strategies help mitigate these effects. The project's environmental footprint is relatively low compared to fossil fuel generation, supporting Arizona's transition to cleaner energy.
Frequently asked questions
Dry Lake Wind LLC is located in Arizona, United States, at coordinates 34.6596, -110.2842.
Dry Lake Wind LLC has a capacity of 63 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
Dry Lake Wind LLC is owned by Avangrid Renewables LLC, a leading renewable energy company in the United States.
Wind farms in Arizona operate under the U.S. federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates 15% renewable electricity by 2025.
Onshore wind farms can affect local wildlife, particularly birds and bats, through collisions and habitat disruption. However, proper siting and mitigation measures reduce these impacts, and wind energy provides significant climate benefits by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.