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Markbygden Wind Farm

WindRenewable

The Markbygden Wind Farm is a key infrastructure asset in Sweden's power generation grid, located on the continent of Europe. Designated as a renewable electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 0 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing wind energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the Markbygden Wind Farm AB, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 2019, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within Sweden, Markbygden Wind Farm occupies the #15 position among all operational wind power plants. Its 0 MW capacity represents a 0.00% share of Sweden's total installed wind generating capacity, which currently stands at 1,075 MW. The largest operational wind installation in Sweden is the Bjorkhojden with an output of 288 MW, making the Markbygden Wind Farm approximately 1.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0000% of Sweden's aggregate generation capacity of 44,575 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of wind power plants (modeled at 30% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 0 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Sweden consumes 4 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 0 homes. As a clean and sustainable energy project, Markbygden Wind Farm contributes to the direct displacement of greenhouse gases, preventing substantial quantities of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere and helping Sweden advance toward its renewable energy integration targets. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 65.4167° latitude and 20.6667° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include Batfors (hydro, 42 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Sweden.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
2019

7 years old

Owner
Markbygden Wind Farm AB
Location
65.4167°, 20.6667°

Sweden, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 65.416667, 20.666667
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Markbygden Wind Farm is a wind power plant producing approximately 0 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
Sweden
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

SwedenEnergy Profile

305
Total Stations
44.6 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearHydroGasBiomass
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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