What to know about land-based wind
What to know about land-based wind
Land-based wind energy is a cost-competitive resource that creates jobs and strengthens energy security. Backed by customer demand, it's part of the energy mix we need to meet growing demand and power economies.
How Wind Energy Works
- 1 Turbines spin to generate electricity. Turbines can adjust depending on wind direction.
- 2 Transformer increases voltage of electricity.
- 3 Electricity travels through transmission lines.
- 4 Transformer decreases voltage of electricity.
- 5 Electricity travels through collection lines.
- 6 Electricity is delivered to customers.
Benefits of Wind Energy
Community Investment
Preserving Family Farmland
Compatibility with Farming
Job Creation
Supports Energy Independence
Conserving Water Resources
Wind in New York
New York State has set ambitious targets to generate up to 70% of its electricity from renewable sources and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. Wind energy is an essential component to meet these goals. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, as of October 2024 there were over 2,900 megawatts of wind capacity at 35 projects across the state. Statewide, the clean energy industry employs over 18,000 New Yorkers and invests over $33 million into New York communities every year.
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Explore Invenergy's wind portfolio
Invenergy has developed more than 19 gigawatts of wind energy across more than 120 projects, enough to power 5 million homes. Find out more about our successful track record in wind energy.