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Mesgi'g Ugju's'n149.3 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Mesgi'g Ugju's'n is a wind power plant located in Canada. It has an installed capacity of 149.3 MW generated from wind energy. It is operated by Innergex Inc (50%) / Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corp (50%).

Capacity
149.3 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
Innergex Inc (50%) / Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corp (50%)
Location
48.2505°, -66.7255°

Canada, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 48.250500, -66.725500
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Mesgi'g Ugju's'n is a wind power plant producing approximately 392 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
Canada
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

CanadaEnergy Profile

1,334
Total Stations
193.2 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasNuclearWind
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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