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Aspiravi Wuustwezel22.1 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Aspiravi Wuustwezel is a 22.1 MW wind power plant in Belgium, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #7 of 12 wind plants in Belgium, it contributes 2.52% of the country's total wind capacity of 875 MW. The largest wind plant in Belgium is Northwind at 216 MW, making Aspiravi Wuustwezel 9.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include HERDERSBRUG STEG (465 MW, Gas), Northwind (216 MW, Wind), and Thorntonbank - C-Power - Area SW (177.6 MW, Wind). The facility is located in West Flanders, approximately 60 km from Brussels.

Capacity
22.1 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Aspiravi
Location
51.2488°, 3.2166°

Belgium, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 51.248800, 3.216600
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Belgium
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
BelgiumEnergy Profile
69
Total Plants
13.4 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearGasHydroWind
Top Fuels
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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