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Underwood181.5 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Underwood is a wind power plant located in Canada. It has an installed capacity of 181.5 MW generated from wind energy. It is operated by Enbridge Renewable Energy Infrastructure LP.

Capacity
181.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Enbridge Renewable Energy Infrastructure LP
Location
44.3416°, -81.4533°

Canada, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 44.341600, -81.453300
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Underwood is a wind power plant producing approximately 477 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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