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ALTO BAGUALES1.98 MW Wind

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ALTO BAGUALES is a 1.98 MW wind power plant in Chile, operated by EMPRESA ELECTRICA DE AYSEN S.A. Ranked #23 of 26 wind plants in Chile, ALTO BAGUALES accounts for 0.15% of the country's total wind capacity of 1,319 MW. The largest wind plant in Chile is Parque eólico San Juan at 193 MW, making ALTO BAGUALES 97 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the Aysén region, approximately 1,500 km from Santiago.

Capacity
1.98 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
EMPRESA ELECTRICA DE AYSEN S.A.
Location
-45.5260°, -72.1046°

Chile, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -45.526000, -72.104600
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Chile
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
ChileEnergy Profile
383
Total Plants
31.5 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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