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Aspiravi Wuustwezel22.1 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Aspiravi Wuustwezel is a wind power plant located in Belgium. It has an installed capacity of 22.1 MW generated from wind energy.

Capacity
22.1 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Aspiravi
Location
51.2488°, 3.2166°

Belgium, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 51.248800, 3.216600
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Aspiravi Wuustwezel is a wind power plant producing approximately 58 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
Belgium
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

BelgiumEnergy Profile

69
Total Stations
13.4 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearGasHydroWind
Top Fuels

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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