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Zafarana547 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Zafarana is a wind power plant located in Egypt. It has an installed capacity of 547 MW generated from wind energy.

Capacity
547 MW
Commissioning Year
2001

25 years old

Owner
Egyptian Electricity Holding Company
Location
29.2392°, 32.5983°

Egypt, Africa

Location

Coordinates:: 29.239200, 32.598300
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Zafarana is a wind power plant producing approximately 1438 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
Egypt
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

EgyptEnergy Profile

155
Total Stations
138.3 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroNuclearSolar
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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