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Mean wind speed, monthly profiles, and energy potential at 35.31°N, 97.94°W
Average wind speed at 100m hub height for each month of the year.
Minco experiences peak winds during April (8.41 m/s) with lowest speeds in July (5.86 m/s). The seasonal pattern shows a spring peak driven by strong pressure gradients, with lighter winds in late summer.
The ratio between peak and minimum monthly wind speed is 1.44, indicating significant seasonal variation. Energy production will be notably higher during windy months, which should be factored into PPA pricing and revenue projections.
Wind speed increases with height due to reduced surface friction. Modern turbines typically operate at 80-120m hub height.
| Height | Wind Speed (m/s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10m | 4.34 | Standard measurement height |
| 50m | 6.1 | Small/distributed turbines |
| 80m | 6.74 | Mid-size turbines |
| 100m | 7.06 | Modern utility-scale turbines |
Oklahoma ranks #3 nationally for wind energy capacity, making it one of the top 10 wind energy states in the country. The state's Great Plains and mesas define its wind resource characteristics across different regions and elevations.
With approximately 11.7 GW of installed wind capacity, Oklahoma is a major wind energy producer. The state's wind farms generate billions of kilowatt-hours annually, supporting thousands of jobs in construction, operations, and maintenance.
Oklahoma's wind resources are among the strongest in the nation, driven by its position on the southern Great Plains. The combination of flat terrain and strong seasonal pressure gradients creates excellent conditions for utility-scale wind development.
The mean wind speed in Minco, Oklahoma is 7.06 m/s at 100m hub height, 6.74 m/s at 80m, and 4.34 m/s at 10m. Wind power density at this location is 215.7 W/m², classified as IEC Wind Class IV.
Minco has a wind quality rating of "Good" based on its mean wind speed of 7.06 m/s at hub height. This location may be suitable for wind energy development with modern large-rotor turbines. Peak winds occur in April (8.41 m/s) with lowest speeds in July (5.86 m/s).
Small or distributed wind turbines may be most appropriate for this site. Vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) or small horizontal axis turbines designed for low-wind environments should be evaluated for site-specific conditions.
Based on the mean wind speed near Minco, a modern 3 MW turbine could produce approximately 7.9 GWh per year (capacity factor ~30%). That is enough to power roughly 751 average American homes. A 100 MW wind farm at this location could generate approximately 260 GWh annually, worth $9106.0M at $35/MWh wholesale electricity prices.
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