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Hallett 2 Hallet Hill Wind Farm71.4 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Hallett 2 Hallet Hill Wind Farm is a 71.4 MW wind power plant in Australia, operated by ANZ Energy Infrastructure Trust. Ranked #46 of 95 wind plants in Australia, Hallett 2's 71.4 MW accounts for 0.67% of the country's total wind capacity of 10,637 MW. The largest wind plant in Australia is Golden Plains Wind Farm at 1,330 MW, making Hallett 2 18.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Hallett (228.3 MW, Gas), Hornsdale Power Reserve (150 MW, Unknown), and North Brown Hill Wind Farm (132.3 MW, Wind). The facility is located in South Australia, approximately 200 km north of Adelaide.

Capacity
71.4 MW
Commissioning Year
2001

25 years old

Owner
ANZ Energy Infrastructure Trust
Location
-33.5226°, 138.8552°

Australia, Oceania

Location
Coordinates:: -33.522600, 138.855200
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Australia
Continent
Oceania
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
AustraliaEnergy Profile
678
Total Plants
156.6 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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