Morrão is a 30.24 MW wind power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2014. It operates within a network of 410 wind plants in the country, which have a total capacity of 11,309 MW. Morrão's share is 0.27% of Brazil's wind energy output. Ranked #39 of 410 wind plants in Brazil, Morrão's 30.24 MW represents a small portion of the national capacity. The largest wind plant in Brazil is Campos Neutrais Wind Farm at 583 MW, making Morrão approximately 19 times smaller. Nearby plants include Dos Araçás (31.86 MW, Wind), Inhambu (31.45 MW, Wind), and Rio Verde (30.40 MW, Wind). Morrão is located in Bahia, about 250 km from Salvador.
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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