Overview
Meadow Lake Wind Farm V LLC is a 100 MW onshore wind farm in Indiana, United States. It contributes to the state's renewable energy capacity under the US IRA and state RPS frameworks.
Meadow Lake Wind Farm V LLC is an operational onshore wind farm located in Indiana, United States. With a capacity of 100 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the US wind energy sector, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio. The facility operates under the regulatory frameworks of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Indiana's Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), which support wind energy development through tax incentives and renewable energy targets. The plant uses modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity, feeding into the local grid. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power generation. It also supports local energy independence and provides economic benefits through land lease payments to landowners. The facility's location in Indiana's agricultural landscape minimizes land-use conflicts while maximizing wind resource utilization.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in Indiana's agricultural region, where land use is primarily for farming. Wind turbines have a low visual impact compared to other energy infrastructure, but may affect local bird and bat populations. The facility's operation aligns with state renewable energy goals, reducing reliance on coal and natural gas.
Frequently asked questions
Meadow Lake Wind Farm V LLC is located in Indiana, United States, at coordinates 40.7161, -87.0211.
Meadow Lake Wind Farm V LLC has a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
Meadow Lake Wind Farm V LLC is owned by Meadow Lake Wind Farm V LLC, an entity dedicated to wind energy generation.
Wind energy in the US is supported by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides tax credits, and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) that mandate renewable energy generation.
Onshore wind farms like Meadow Lake Wind Farm V LLC generate electricity without emitting greenhouse gases, helping to combat climate change and reduce air pollution.