Cape Nelson South Wind Farm is a wind power plant located in Australia. It has an installed capacity of 44 MW generated from wind energy. It is operated by Pacific Hydro Pty Ltd.
16 years old
Australia, Oceania
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Cape Nelson South Wind Farm is a wind power plant producing approximately 116 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Station Database
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Wind Power Generation: Harnessing the Energy of the Atmosphere
Wind power generation is a renewable energy source that utilises the kinetic energy of wind to produce electricity. This process typically involves wind turbines, which convert the energy generated by moving air into mechanical energy, and subsequently into electrical energy. The basic mechanism starts with wind blowing over the blades of a turbine, causing them to rotate. This rotational motion turns a shaft connected to a generator, which then converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy. The efficiency of this conversion is influenced by various factors, including wind speed, turbine design, and the height of the turbine tower.
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