Serra das Vacas IV is a 22.295 MW wind power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2015. It is operated by a local entity and contributes to the country's renewable energy portfolio. Ranked #275 of 410 wind plants in Brazil, Serra das Vacas IV represents 0.2% 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 Serra das Vacas IV 26 times smaller. Nearby plants include Ventos de São Clemente 5 (29.155 MW, Wind), Ventos de São Clemente 1 (29.155 MW, Wind), and Ventos de São Clemente 3 (29.155 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the state of Pernambuco, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city, Recife.
11 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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