Boco Rock is a 113 MW wind power plant situated in New South Wales, Australia, operated by Boco Rock Wind Farm Pty Ltd. The facility was commissioned in 2015 and generates electricity through wind turbines. It is also ranked as the 33rd largest wind plant in Australia. With its 113 MW capacity, it represents 1.06% of the total wind generation capacity of 10,637 MW in the country. Australia has 95 wind plants that contribute to a combined capacity of about 10,600 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Golden Plains Wind Farm at 1,330 MW, Boco Rock is roughly 1/12th the size. Wind energy plays a growing role in Australia's energy landscape, providing approximately 6.8% of the national electricity supply. The region's consistent wind patterns are ideal for wind farm development. Boco Rock is located approximately 320 km southeast of Sydney.
11 years old
Australia, Oceania
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- 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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