Banda de Couro is a 32.9 MW wind power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2016. Ranked #21 of 410 wind plants in Brazil, Banda de Couro contributes 0.29% of Brazil's total wind capacity of 11,309 MW. The largest wind plant in Brazil is Campos Neutrais Wind Farm at 583 MW, making Banda de Couro 17.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Usina Hidrelétrica de Sobradinho (1,050.3 MW, Hydro), Sobradinho (1,050.3 MW, Hydro), and Mussambê (32.9 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Bahia state, approximately 600 km west of Salvador.
10 years old
Brazil, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- 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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