PUNTA COLORADA is a 20 MW wind power plant in Chile, operated by BARRICK CHILE GENERACION S.A. It is located at coordinates -29.3662, -71.0585. Ranked #17 of 26 wind plants in Chile. Its 20 MW represents 1.52% of Chile's total wind capacity of 1,319 MW. The largest wind plant in Chile is Parque eólico San Juan at 193 MW, making PUNTA COLORADA 9.65 times smaller. Nearby plants include El Romero (196 MW, Solar), El Pelícano (100.8 MW, Solar), and Punta Colorada wind farm (20 MW, Wind). The facility is located in a region approximately 50 km from the nearest major city.
Chile, South America
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
PUNTA COLORADA is a wind power plant producing approximately 53 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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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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