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Gode Wind 1 - Teil 1263.1 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Gode Wind 1 - Teil 1 is a wind power plant located in Germany. It has an installed capacity of 263.1 MW generated from wind energy. The plant was commissioned in 2015.

Capacity
263.1 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Ørsted A/S
Location
54.0410°, 6.9940°

Germany, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 54.041000, 6.994000
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Gode Wind 1 - Teil 1 is a wind power plant producing approximately 691 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
Germany
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

GermanyEnergy Profile

1,483
Total Stations
151.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
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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