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Mean wind speed, monthly profiles, and energy potential at 33.59°N, 102.38°W
Average wind speed at 100m hub height for each month of the year.
Levelland experiences peak winds during March (8.21 m/s) with lowest speeds in August (5.89 m/s). The seasonal pattern shows strong winter and spring winds with calmer summer conditions.
The ratio between peak and minimum monthly wind speed is 1.39, indicating moderate seasonal variation. Energy production will be relatively consistent throughout the year, which is favorable for baseload power contracts.
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 | 4.51 | Standard measurement height |
| 50m | 6.26 | Small/distributed turbines |
| 80m | 6.89 | Mid-size turbines |
| 100m | 7.21 | Modern utility-scale turbines |
Texas ranks #1 nationally for wind energy capacity, making it one of the top 10 wind energy states in the country. The state's plains and coastal lowlands define its wind resource characteristics across different regions and elevations.
With approximately 41 GW of installed wind capacity, Texas 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.
Texas'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 Levelland, Texas is 7.21 m/s at 100m hub height, 6.89 m/s at 80m, and 4.51 m/s at 10m. Wind power density at this location is 229.3 W/m², classified as IEC Wind Class IV.
Levelland has a wind quality rating of "Good" based on its mean wind speed of 7.21 m/s at hub height. This location may be suitable for wind energy development with modern large-rotor turbines. Peak winds occur in March (8.21 m/s) with lowest speeds in August (5.89 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 Levelland, 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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