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TSOUKA TSOUGARI12 MW Wind

WindRenewable

TSOUKA TSOUGARI is a wind power plant located in Greece. It has an installed capacity of 12 MW generated from wind energy. The plant was commissioned in 2000. It is operated by TERNA.

Capacity
12 MW
Commissioning Year
2000

26 years old

Owner
TERNA
Location
38.2713°, 24.2366°

Greece, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 38.271300, 24.236600
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

TSOUKA TSOUGARI is a wind power plant producing approximately 32 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
Greece
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

GreeceEnergy Profile

90
Total Stations
14.7 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalHydroOil
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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