St. Léon 1 / 2 is a 120.5 MW wind power plant located in Canada, operated by Algonquin Power. The facility was commissioned in an unspecified year and contributes to the country's renewable energy generation from wind. It ranks as the 35th largest wind plant in Canada. With 120.5 MW, it represents 0.91% 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 30% the size. Wind energy is a growing sector in Canada's energy mix, providing a clean and sustainable power source. The plant's location in Manitoba benefits from the province's favorable wind conditions. It is situated about 120 km northwest of Winnipeg.
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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