CANELA II is a 60 MW wind power plant in Chile, operated by ENDESAECO S.A. It is one of 26 wind plants in the country, contributing to a total wind capacity of 1,319 MW. The plant was commissioned in 2018. Ranked #9 of 26 wind plants in Chile, CANELA II accounts for 4.55% of the national wind capacity. The largest wind plant in Chile is Parque eólico San Juan at 193 MW, making CANELA II 3.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include LOS CURUROS (109.6 MW, Wind), TALINAY ORIENTE (90 MW, Wind), and Monte-Redondo wind farm (48 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Coquimbo Region, approximately 300 km from the city of La Serena.
Chile, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Chile- Continent
- South 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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