Alta Wind Energy Center, also known as the Mojave Wind Farm, is a wind farm in the Tehachapi Pass of Kern County, California, developed by Terra-Gen Power. Built in phases beginning in 2010, it grew to about 600 turbines with a combined capacity of about 1,550 megawatts, and as of 2022 it was the largest wind farm in the United States. Southern California Edison holds a 25 year power purchase agreement for the facility's output, which is projected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by more than 5.2 million metric tons a year.
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Facility Type LocationTehachapi Pass, Kern County, California, United States 1 Capacity (MW) Commissioned YearBuilt in phases beginning in 2010, with additional phases completed through 2014. Connections
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Onshore wind farm, Tehachapi Pass, California, one of the largest wind facilities by capacity in the United States.
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Southern California Edison holds a 25 year power purchase agreement for the facility's output, which is projected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by more than 5.2 million metric tons a year.
Alta Wind Energy Center (Wikipedia)
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The Alta Wind Energy Center (AWEC; also known as Mojave Wind Farm) is a wind farm located in Tehachapi Pass of the Tehachapi Mountains, in Kern County, California.
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1,550 MW
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The Alta Wind Energy Center (AWEC; also known as Mojave Wind Farm) is a wind farm located in Tehachapi Pass of the Tehachapi Mountains, in Kern County, California.
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