Los Cururos is a 109.6 MW wind power plant located in Chile, operated by Parque Eolico Los Cururos Ltda. The facility utilizes wind energy to generate electricity and was commissioned in an unspecified year. It ranks as the 4th largest wind plant in Chile. With a capacity of 109.6 MW, it represents 8.31% of the country'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, Los Cururos is approximately 57% the size. Wind energy plays a significant role in Chile's renewable energy landscape, contributing to the country's efforts to diversify its energy mix. The region's geography, characterized by strong winds, makes it suitable for wind generation. Los Cururos is located approximately 400 km north of Santiago in the Coquimbo Region.
10 years old
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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