Taralga Wind Farm is a 107 MW wind power plant located in New South Wales, Australia, operated by State Power Investment Corporation since its commissioning. The facility harnesses wind energy to generate electricity, contributing to the country's renewable energy goals. It is the 37th largest wind plant in Australia. With 107 MW, it represents 1.01% of Australia's total wind capacity of 10,637 MW. Australia has 95 wind plants with a combined capacity of 10,637 MW. Compared to the country's largest wind plant, Golden Plains Wind Farm at 1,330 MW, this facility is approximately one-eighth the size. Wind energy plays a growing role in Australia's energy mix, accounting for around 9% of the total electricity generation. The Taralga Wind Farm is situated in a region favorable for wind resources, approximately 150 km northwest of Canberra in the Southern Tablelands.
13 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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