Carleton is a 109.5 MW wind power plant located in Canada, operated by Innergex Inc. The facility utilizes wind energy and is situated at coordinates 48.2065, -66.1390. It ranks as the 37th largest wind plant in Canada. With a capacity of 109.5 MW, it represents 0.82% of the country's total wind capacity of 13,283 MW. Canada has 275 wind plants with a combined capacity of 13,283 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Trillium Power Wind 1 at 400 MW, Carleton is about 27.4% the size. Wind energy is an increasingly important part of Canada's renewable energy strategy, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The country's vast landscapes provide ample opportunities for wind generation. Carleton is located approximately 300 km northeast of Quebec City in Quebec.
17 years old
Canada, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North 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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