Goshen is a 102.4 MW wind power plant located in Ontario, Canada, operated by Goshen Wind LP. The facility has been operational since its commissioning in 2011, generating electricity from wind energy. It ranks as the 40th largest wind plant in Canada. With a capacity of 102.4 MW, it represents 0.77% 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 in Canada, Trillium Power Wind 1 at 400 MW, Goshen is approximately one-fourth the size. Wind energy contributes significantly to Canada's renewable energy portfolio, accounting for about 6% of the total electricity generation. The country's vast land area and favorable wind conditions make it suitable for wind energy development. Goshen is located approximately 70 miles northeast of London in Southwestern Ontario.
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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