Cgn Guangdong Wencun Wind is a 35 MW wind power plant in China. It is ranked #752 of 833 wind plants in the country. The total wind capacity in China is 50,905 MW, with this plant contributing 0.07%. Ranked #752 of 833 wind plants in China. Its 35 MW represents a small fraction of China's total wind capacity. The largest wind plant in China is Gansu Wind Farm at 6,000 MW, making Cgn Guangdong Wencun Wind 171.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Yangjiang Nuclear Power Station (6000 MW, Other), Guohua Taishan Power Station (5000 MW, Coal), and Yangjiang (4000 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in Guangdong Province, approximately 50 km from Yangjiang.
10 years old
China, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
China- Continent
- Asia
- 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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