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Limerock5 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Limerock is a 5 MW wind power plant in Canada, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #198 of 275 wind plants in Canada, Limerock accounts for 0.04% of the country's total wind capacity of 13,283 MW. The largest wind facility in Canada is Trillium Power Wind 1 at 400 MW, making Limerock 80 times smaller. Nearby plants include Trenton (307 MW, Coal), Dalhousie Mountain (51 MW, Wind), and Nuttby Mountain (50.6 MW, Wind). The plant is located in Nova Scotia, approximately 100 km northeast of Halifax.

Capacity
5 MW
Commissioning Year
2001

25 years old

Owner
Canadian Hydro Developers
Location
45.5397°, -62.8225°

Canada, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 45.539700, -62.822500
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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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