Oakland Hills Wind Farm is a 67 MW wind power plant in Australia, operated by AGL Energy Pty Ltd since its commissioning. Ranked #48 of 95 wind plants in Australia, this facility contributes 0.63% 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 Oakland Hills 19.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Mortlake Power Station (584 MW, Gas), Mortlake (566 MW, Gas), and Macarthur Wind Farm (420 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Victoria, approximately 250 km west of Melbourne.
17 years old
Australia, Oceania
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Oakland Hills Wind Farm is a wind power plant producing approximately 176 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
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- 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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