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Miassaba 368.47 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Miassaba 3 is a 68.47 MW wind power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2014. Ranked #6 of 410 wind plants in Brazil. Its 68.47 MW accounts for 0.61% 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 Miassaba 3 8.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Vale do Açu Thermoelectric Power Plant (323 MW, Gas), Jesus Soares Pereira (Antiga Vale do Açú) (322.967 MW, Gas), and Alegria II (100.65 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, approximately 200 km from Natal.

Capacity
68.47 MW
Commissioning Year
2014

12 years old

Owner
Location
-5.1278°, -36.4536°

Brazil, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -5.127800, -36.453600
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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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