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Fazenda Rosário 316.1 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Fazenda Rosário 3 is a 16.1 MW wind power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2011. Ranked #338 of 410 wind plants in Brazil, it contributes 0.14% 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 Fazenda Rosário 3 36 times smaller. Nearby plants include Parque Eólico Elebrás Cidreira 1 (70 MW, Wind), Atlântica I (30 MW, Wind), and Atlântica II (30 MW, Wind). It is located in the southern region of Brazil, approximately 400 km from Porto Alegre.

Capacity
16.1 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Energia Eólica do Brasil
Location
-30.4525°, -50.4226°

Brazil, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -30.452500, -50.422600
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Brazil
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
BrazilEnergy Profile
2,402
Total Plants
250.4 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasBiomassWind
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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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