Melancthon II is a 132 MW wind power plant located in Ontario, Canada, operated by Melancthon Wolfe Wind LP. The facility harnesses wind energy to generate electricity, contributing to Canada's renewable energy capacity. It ranks as the 32nd largest wind plant in Canada. With a capacity of 132 MW, it represents 0.99% of Canada's total wind capacity of 13,283 MW. Canada has 275 wind plants with a combined capacity of 13,283 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Trillium Power Wind 1 at 400 MW, this facility is approximately 1/3rd the size. Wind energy is increasingly important in Canada's energy mix, providing around 7% of the country's electricity generation. The Melancthon II plant is situated in southern Ontario, approximately 100 km northwest of Toronto.
20 years old
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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