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Compagnie Eolienne de Detroit (CED)50.4 MW Wind

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Compagnie Eolienne de Detroit (CED) is a wind power plant located in Morocco. It has an installed capacity of 50.4 MW generated from wind energy. The plant was commissioned in 2000.

Capacity
50.4 MW
Commissioning Year
2000

26 years old

Owner
Compagnie Eolienne de Detroit
Location
35.8184°, -5.4538°

Morocco, Africa

Location

Coordinates:: 35.818400, -5.453800
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Compagnie Eolienne de Detroit (CED) is a wind power plant producing approximately 132 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
Morocco
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

MoroccoEnergy Profile

45
Total Stations
8.7 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroGasWind
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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