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Cgn Luoding Yapoji Wind49 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Cgn Luoding Yapoji Wind is a 49 MW wind power plant in China, operated by Cgn since its commissioning. Ranked #90 of 833 wind plants in China, this facility accounts for 0.1% of the country's total wind capacity of 50,905 MW. The largest wind plant in China is Gansu Wind Farm at 6,000 MW, making Cgn Luoding Yapoji Wind 122 times smaller. Nearby plants include Luoding power station (270 MW, Coal) and Maoming Zhongao First Phase Wind (49 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Guangdong Province, approximately 150 km southwest of Guangzhou.

Capacity
49 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
China General Nuclear Power Group
Location
22.6220°, 111.1870°

China, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 22.622000, 111.187000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
China
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
ChinaEnergy Profile
4,431
Total Plants
1617.1 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroNuclearGas
Top Fuels
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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