Overview
Frontier Windpower is a 200 MW onshore wind farm in Oklahoma, United States. It operates under the US IRA and state Renewable Portfolio Standards.
Frontier Windpower is an operational onshore wind farm located in Oklahoma, United States. With a capacity of 200 MW, it is a medium-to-large scale facility contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio. The plant is owned by Frontier Windpower LLC and benefits from the US federal Investment Tax Credit and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards. The facility utilizes wind turbines to generate electricity, typical of onshore wind technology. Oklahoma's strong wind resources make it an ideal location for wind energy development. The plant's capacity of 200 MW places it among significant contributors to the state's wind energy capacity, which ranks among the top in the US. Frontier Windpower plays a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting grid stability. It helps meet Oklahoma's renewable energy goals and provides clean electricity to the local grid. The facility's operation aligns with the US regulatory framework promoting renewable energy expansion.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Frontier Windpower can have visual impacts on the landscape and potential effects on bird and bat populations. However, Oklahoma's open plains and consistent wind patterns make it suitable for wind energy, minimizing land-use conflicts. The facility contributes to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supports regional air quality improvements.
Frequently asked questions
Frontier Windpower is located in Oklahoma, United States, at coordinates 36.8389, -97.1810.
Frontier Windpower has a capacity of 200 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale onshore wind farm.
Frontier Windpower is owned by Frontier Windpower LLC.
The facility benefits from the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Oklahoma's Renewable Portfolio Standards, which promote renewable energy development.
Onshore wind farms can affect local wildlife, particularly birds and bats, and may have visual impacts. However, they provide clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.