Ripley is a 76 MW wind power plant in Canada, operated by Suncor Energy Products Inc & Acciona Wind Energy Canada Inc. It contributes to Canada's renewable energy sector since its commissioning. Ranked #70 of 275 wind plants in Canada, Ripley accounts for 0.57% of the country's total wind capacity of 13,283 MW. The largest wind plant in Canada is Trillium Power Wind 1 at 400 MW, making Ripley 5.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Bruce Nuclear Generating Station (6478 MW, Nuclear), Bruce B (3390 MW, Nuclear), and Bruce A (3220 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in Ontario, approximately 200 km northwest of Toronto.
21 years old
Canada, North America
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Ripley is a wind power plant producing approximately 200 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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