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Chaiwopu82.8 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Chaiwopu is an 82.8 MW wind power plant in China. Ranked #61 of 833 wind plants in China. Its 82.8 MW represents 0.16% of China's total wind capacity of 50,905 MW. The largest wind plant in China is Gansu Wind Farm at 6,000 MW, making Chaiwopu 72.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Hongyanchi-2 power station (800 MW, Coal), Hua Dian Xin Jiang Hong Yan Chi Fa Dian You Xian Gong Si (660 MW, Coal), and 华电新疆红雁池发电有限公司 (660 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Xinjiang, approximately 100 km from the nearest major city.

Capacity
82.8 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
China Three Gorges Corporation
Location
43.5900°, 87.7980°

China, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 43.590000, 87.798000
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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
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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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