Faísa IV is a 25.2 MW wind power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2014. It is part of Brazil's 410 wind plants, which have a combined capacity of 11,309 MW, contributing 0.22% of the total. Ranked #242 of 410 wind plants in Brazil, Faísa IV's capacity is a minor part of the national wind output. The largest wind plant in Brazil is Campos Neutrais Wind Farm at 583 MW, making Faísa IV 23 times smaller. Nearby plants include Usina Termelétrica Pecém (1,085 MW, Coal), Porto do Pecém II (365 MW, Coal), and Fortaleza (326.601 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Ceará state, approximately 150 km west of Fortaleza.
12 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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