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Fitzpatrick Mountain1.6 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Fitzpatrick Mountain is a 1.6 MW wind power plant in Canada. Ranked #238 of 275 wind plants in Canada, this facility represents 0.01% of the country's total wind capacity of 13,283 MW. The largest wind plant in Canada is Trillium Power Wind 1 at 400 MW, making Fitzpatrick Mountain 250 times smaller. Nearby plants include Trenton (307 MW, Coal), Dalhousie Mountain (51 MW, Wind), and Nuttby Mountain (50.6 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Nova Scotia, approximately 40 km from Truro.

Capacity
1.6 MW
Commissioning Year
2004

22 years old

Owner
Exelon Generation
Location
45.6264°, -62.9013°

Canada, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 45.626400, -62.901300
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Canada
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
CanadaEnergy Profile
1,334
Total Plants
193.2 GW
Total Capacity
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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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