Overview
Filet Wind (5) LLC is a 10 MW onshore wind farm in Texas County, Oklahoma, operated by GlidePath Power Operations LLC. It contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Filet Wind (5) LLC is an operational onshore wind farm located in Texas County, Oklahoma, United States. With a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), it is a small-scale wind facility that adds to the state's growing renewable energy portfolio. The plant is owned and operated by GlidePath Power Operations LLC, a company active in the wind energy sector. The facility utilizes wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electricity, a common technology for onshore wind farms. In the United States, wind energy projects benefit from federal incentives such as the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Oklahoma, with its strong wind resources, has become a leading state for wind power generation, and this plant contributes to that landscape. Environmentally, the plant helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. As a small wind farm, its visual and land-use impacts are relatively localized. The facility supports grid stability and provides clean energy to the local community, aligning with broader renewable energy targets under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Great Plains region, known for its consistent wind resources, making it ideal for wind energy generation. The area's agricultural landscape minimizes land-use conflicts, though wind farms can impact local bird and bat populations. The plant's modest scale reduces its ecological footprint compared to larger installations.
Frequently asked questions
Filet Wind (5) LLC is located in Texas County, Oklahoma, United States, at coordinates 36.4453, -101.8761.
The facility has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale onshore wind farm.
The plant is owned and operated by GlidePath Power Operations LLC, a company specializing in renewable energy operations.
Wind energy in the US benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which extends the Production Tax Credit (PTC), and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) that mandate renewable energy adoption.
By generating clean electricity, the plant helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports Oklahoma's renewable energy targets under state RPS and federal climate goals.