Bom Jardim is a 30 MW wind power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2011. It operates within a network of 410 wind plants in the country, contributing to a total wind capacity of 11,309 MW. Ranked #49 of 410 wind plants in Brazil, Bom Jardim's 30 MW represents 0.27% of Brazil's total wind capacity. The largest wind plant in Brazil is Campos Neutrais Wind Farm at 583 MW, making Bom Jardim 19.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Rio do Ouro (30 MW, Wind), Púlpito (30 MW, Wind), and Barra do Rio Chapéu (15.15 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the state of Santa Catarina, approximately 200 km from the city of Florianópolis.
15 years old
Brazil, South America
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Bom Jardim is a wind power plant producing approximately 79 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
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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