Sunbridge is an 11.2 MW wind power plant in Canada, operated by Suncor Energy Inc and Enbridge Inc since its commissioning. Ranked #149 of 275 wind plants in Canada, Sunbridge's 11.2 MW represents 0.08% of Canada's total wind capacity of 13,283 MW. The largest wind plant in Canada is Trillium Power Wind 1 at 400 MW, making Sunbridge 35.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include Success Power Station (30 MW, Unknown), Cypress (10.5 MW, Wind), and SunBridge Wind Farm (0 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Saskatchewan, approximately 250 km west of Regina.
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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