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Greenwich98.9 MW Wind

WindRenewable

The Greenwich is a key infrastructure asset in Canada's power generation grid, located on the continent of North America. Designated as a renewable electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 98.9 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing wind energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the Greenwich Wind Farm LP, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. An exact commissioning date for the installation is not registered in official historical logs. In terms of domestic production capacity within Canada, Greenwich occupies the #61 position among all operational wind power plants. Its 98.9 MW capacity represents a 0.74% share of Canada's total installed wind generating capacity, which currently stands at 13,283 MW. The largest operational wind installation in Canada is the Trillium Power Wind 1 with an output of 400 MW, making the Greenwich approximately 4.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0512% of Canada's aggregate generation capacity of 193,175 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of wind power plants (modeled at 30% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 259,909 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Canada consumes 11 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 23,628 homes. As a clean and sustainable energy project, Greenwich contributes to the direct displacement of greenhouse gases, preventing substantial quantities of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere and helping Canada advance toward its renewable energy integration targets. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 48.7606° latitude and -88.7667° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include the Cameron Falls - OPG (hydroelectric, 92 MW), the Alexander (hydroelectric, 69 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Canada.

Capacity
98.9 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Greenwich Wind Farm LP
Location
48.7606°, -88.7667°

Canada, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 48.760600, -88.766700
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Greenwich is a wind power plant producing approximately 260 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

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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