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Gros Morne I100.5 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Gros Morne I is a 100.5 MW wind power plant in Canada, operated by Innergex Inc and TransCanada. Ranked #49 of 275 wind plants in Canada, it represents 0.76% 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 Gros Morne I 4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Gros-Morne II (111 MW, Wind), Mont-Louis (100.5 MW, Wind), and Mont Rothery (74 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Quebec, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city, Rimouski.

Capacity
100.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
Innergex Inc (38%) / TransCanada (42%)
Location
49.1810°, -65.4615°

Canada, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 49.181000, -65.461500
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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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