Parque Eolico Arauco Sapem I is a 25.2 MW wind power plant in Argentina, operated by Parque Eolico Arauco S.A. since its commissioning. Ranked #7 of 18 wind plants in Argentina, this facility contributes 4.24% of the country's total wind capacity of 594 MW. The largest wind plant in Argentina is Arauco Wind Farm at 218 MW, making this facility 8.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Parque Eolico Arauco Sapem II (25.2 MW, Wind). The plant is located in the province of La Rioja, approximately 200 km west of the city of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca.
Argentina, South America
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
PARQUE EOLICO ARAUCO SAPEM I is a wind power plant producing approximately 66 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
Argentina- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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Understanding Wind Power Generation: A Comprehensive Overview
Wind power generation harnesses the kinetic energy of wind to produce electricity, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources globally. This process begins with wind turbines, which consist of large blades mounted on a tower. As the wind blows, it causes the blades to rotate, transforming the wind's kinetic energy into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy through a generator connected to the turbine. The efficiency of wind turbines has significantly improved over the past decades, with modern designs capable of generating power even at low wind speeds.
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