Harvest Wind Project: 98.9 MW Onshore Wind Farm in the United States

The Harvest Wind Project is an operational onshore wind farm located in the United States, with coordinates 45.8131° N, -120.3475° W. With a capacity of 98.9 MW, it falls within the medium-to-large scale for onshore wind projects in the country. The facility is owned by Harvest Wind Project TIC and is part of the growing wind energy sector in the U.S. The project utilizes wind turbines to generate electricity, a technology that has seen significant deployment under the U.S. federal Production Tax Credit (PTC) and various state Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). The 98.9 MW capacity places it among the larger wind farms in the region, contributing to grid-scale renewable energy generation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. energy market, which includes incentives for renewable energy development. Environmentally, the Harvest Wind Project helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Wind farms like this one play a key role in meeting state-level renewable energy targets and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. The project's location in a windy region ensures efficient energy production, though wind farms can have local impacts such as visual changes and wildlife considerations, which are typically addressed through siting and mitigation measures.

The Harvest Wind Project is located in a region with strong wind resources, typical for onshore wind development in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Wind farms in this area can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect bird and bat populations, though these are managed through careful siting and operational adjustments. The project contributes to reducing carbon emissions and supports state-level renewable energy goals.