Altamont Pass Wind Farm

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:wind
gptkbp:area approximately 50 square miles
gptkbp:capacity 576 MW
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adapts to changing climate conditions
gptkbp:climate_impact reduces greenhouse gas emissions
gptkbp:collaborations partners with universities for studies
gptkbp:community_engagement hosts educational tours
gptkbp:community_feedback receives feedback from local residents
gptkbp:community_impact local job creation
gptkbp:community_partnerships works with local governments
gptkbp:community_support supported by local stakeholders
gptkbp:conservation conducts studies on local ecology
gptkbp:disbandment_date in place for aging turbines
gptkbp:economic_impact boosts local economy
gptkbp:energy_transition part of the transition to renewable energy
gptkbp:environmental_impact bird mortality concerns
gptkbp:fuel_economy high energy conversion rates
gptkbp:future_plans expansion and upgrades planned
gptkbp:grid_position contributes to grid reliability
integrated with local energy systems
California power grid
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered wind energy development in the US
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Altamont Pass Wind Farm
gptkbp:location gptkb:California
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections required
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:1981
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Next_Era_Energy
gptkbp:part_of California wind energy sector
gptkbp:partnerships collaborates with environmental organizations
gptkbp:power_source renewable energy
over 1,000 GWh annually
gptkbp:power_supply supplies energy to local grid
gptkbp:project exploring new wind technologies.
gptkbp:public_access limited access for safety reasons
gptkbp:public_perception mixed due to environmental concerns
gptkbp:regulatory_body gptkb:California_Public_Utilities_Commission
gptkbp:research for wind energy technology
gptkbp:safety_measures implemented for worker safety
gptkbp:significance one of the first large-scale wind farms in the US
gptkbp:storage not currently implemented
gptkbp:sustainability_efforts aligns with renewable energy targets
supports California's climate goals
gptkbp:technology horizontal-axis wind turbines
gptkbp:turbine_age some turbines are over 30 years old
gptkbp:turbine_maintenance requires regular maintenance schedules
gptkbp:turbine_type approximately 500
various manufacturers
one of the largest in the US
commercial wind farm
advancements in turbine design
gptkbp:type onshore wind farm
gptkbp:water_resistance high wind speeds
gptkbp:weather_conditions optimal for wind energy generation
gptkbp:wildlife studies ongoing for impact assessment
gptkbp:wind_energy_contribution significant contributor to state energy supply
gptkbp:wind_farm_design designed for high efficiency
gptkbp:wind_farm_regulations subject to state and federal regulations
gptkbp:wind_patterns favorable wind patterns in the region
gptkbp:wind_turbine_height up to 100 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Altamont
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6