EL ARRAYAN is a 115 MW wind power plant located in Chile, operated by PARQUE EOLICO EL ARRAYAN SPA. Commissioned in 2014, this facility harnesses wind energy to produce electricity, contributing to Chile's renewable energy capacity. It is the 2nd largest wind plant in Chile. With 115 MW, it represents 8.72% of Chile's total wind capacity of 1,319 MW. Chile has 26 wind plants with a combined capacity of 1,319 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant in Chile, Parque eólico San Juan at 193 MW, EL ARRAYAN is approximately 59% the size. Wind energy plays an increasingly significant role in Chile's energy landscape, contributing to about 4% of the country's electricity generation. The region's favorable wind conditions make it suitable for wind farms. EL ARRAYAN is located in the Coquimbo Region, approximately 60 km from the city of La Serena.
12 years old
Chile, South America
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
EL ARRAYAN is a wind power plant producing approximately 302 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
Chile- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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