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Oxley6 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Oxley is a 6 MW wind power plant in Canada, operated by Henry Verhoeven. Ranked #189 of 275 wind plants in Canada, Oxley contributes 0.05% to the total wind capacity of 13,283 MW. The largest wind plant in Canada is Trillium Power Wind 1 at 400 MW, making Oxley 66.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include Fermi (1281 MW, Nuclear), Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station (1281 MW, Nuclear), and Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station (925.2 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in Ontario, approximately 100 km from Detroit.

Capacity
6 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Henry Verhoeven
Location
42.0066°, -82.8803°

Canada, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 42.006600, -82.880300
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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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