Port Dover / Nanticoke is a 104.4 MW wind power plant located in Ontario, Canada, operated by Capital Power (PDN) LP. The facility generates electricity from wind, contributing to Canada's renewable energy capacity. It is the 39th largest wind plant in Canada. With 104.4 MW, it represents 0.79% 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 country's largest wind plant, Trillium Power Wind 1 at 400 MW, this facility is approximately one-quarter the size. Wind energy plays a significant role in Canada's energy mix, contributing to approximately 6% of the country's total electricity generation. The Port Dover / Nanticoke plant supports Ontario's commitment to renewable energy and sustainability. It is located near Lake Erie, approximately 70 km southwest of Toronto.
16 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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