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PARQUE EOLICO RAWSON I (ENARSA)48.6 MW Wind

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PARQUE EOLICO RAWSON I (ENARSA) is a 48.6 MW wind power plant in Argentina, operated by ENARSA. Ranked #5 of 18 wind plants in Argentina, this facility accounts for 8.18% of the country's total wind capacity of 594 MW. The largest wind plant in Argentina is Arauco Wind farm at 218 MW, making PARQUE EOLICO RAWSON I 4.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Rawson Wind farm (102 MW, Wind), PARQUE EOLICO LOMA BLANCA IV (50 MW, Wind), and PARQUE EOLICO RAWSON II (28.8 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Chubut Province, approximately 20 km from the city of Rawson.

Capacity
48.6 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
ENARSA
Location
-43.3522°, -65.1734°

Argentina, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -43.352200, -65.173400
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Argentina
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
ArgentinaEnergy Profile
368
Total Plants
70.2 GW
Total Capacity
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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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