Parque Eolico Arauco Sapem II is a 25.2 MW wind power plant in Argentina, operated by Parque Eolico Arauco S.A. Ranked #7 of 18 wind plants in Argentina, this facility's capacity represents 4.24% of Argentina's total wind capacity of 594 MW. The largest wind plant in Argentina is Arauco Wind Farm at 218 MW, making Parque Eolico Arauco Sapem II 8.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Parque Eolico Arauco Sapem I (25.2 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the province of La Rioja, approximately 150 km from the nearest major city.
Argentina, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Argentina- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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