Overview
Madison Windpower LLC is an 11.5 MW onshore wind farm in New York, USA. It contributes to the state's renewable energy goals under the Clean Energy Standard.
Madison Windpower LLC is an operational onshore wind farm located in New York, United States. With a capacity of 11.5 MW, it represents a small-to-medium scale wind installation typical of distributed wind projects in the region. The facility is owned and operated by Madison Windpower LLC. The wind farm operates under the regulatory framework of New York's Clean Energy Standard, which mandates 70% renewable electricity by 2030, and the federal Inflation Reduction Act, which provides production tax credits for wind energy. Onshore wind farms like this one typically use turbines with capacities between 1.5 and 3 MW, and the 11.5 MW total suggests a small cluster of turbines. This facility contributes to local grid decarbonization and supports New York's transition to a low-carbon economy. Wind energy in the region helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and provides clean electricity to the surrounding community. The project's location in central New York benefits from consistent wind resources typical of the area.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Madison Windpower LLC can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, modern turbine siting and operational curtailment strategies help mitigate these risks. The facility's location in New York avoids sensitive habitats, and the state's permitting process includes environmental review to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Madison Windpower LLC is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 42.8947, -75.4517.
Madison Windpower LLC has a capacity of 11.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind farm.
Madison Windpower LLC is owned and operated by Madison Windpower LLC.
New York's Clean Energy Standard requires 70% renewable electricity by 2030, and the federal Inflation Reduction Act provides production tax credits for wind energy.
Onshore wind farms can impact visual landscapes and wildlife, particularly birds and bats. Mitigation measures include careful siting and operational curtailment during migration periods.