Gardiner Mines (Cape Breton University) is a 5.4 MW wind power plant in Canada, operated by Gardner Mines Wind Farm LP. This facility accounts for 0.04% of Canada's total wind capacity of 13,283 MW from 275 plants. Ranked #196 of 275 wind plants in Canada, Gardiner Mines' 5.4 MW is a small share of the country's wind energy production. The largest wind plant in Canada is Trillium Power Wind 1 at 400 MW, making Gardiner Mines 74 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Lingan (620 MW, Coal), Wreck Cove (200 MW, Hydro), and Point Aconi (171 MW, Coal). The facility is situated in Nova Scotia, approximately 300 km east of Halifax.
Canada, North America
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Gardiner Mines (Cape Breton University) is a wind power plant producing approximately 14 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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