Goulais is a 25.3 MW wind power plant in Canada, operated by Chi-Wiikwedong LP. It was commissioned in 2006. Ranked #121 of 275 wind plants in Canada, it represents 0.19% 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 Goulais 15.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Prince Township Wind Farm (189 MW, Wind) and Lake Superior (110 MW, Gas). The facility is situated in Ontario, approximately 50 km from the city of Sault Ste. Marie.
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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