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HAF Energy9 MW Wind

WindRenewable

HAF Energy is a 9 MW wind power plant in Canada, operated by Vineland Power Inc. It contributes to the renewable energy sector in the region. Ranked #174 of 275 wind plants in Canada, HAF Energy's 9 MW represents 0.07% of Canada's total wind capacity of 13,283 MW. The largest wind plant in Canada is Trillium Power Wind 1 at 400 MW, making HAF Energy 44.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Halton Hills (712 MW, Gas), Halton Hills Generating Station (641.5 MW, Gas), and West Lincoln Niagara Region Wind Farm (230 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Ontario, approximately 50 km from Hamilton.

Capacity
9 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Vineland Power Inc
Location
43.1220°, -79.7108°

Canada, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 43.122000, -79.710800
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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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