Gibara is a 10.2 MW wind power plant in Cuba, operated by Unión Eléctrica. Ranked #1 of 1 wind plant in Cuba, Gibara's 10.2 MW represents 100% of the country's total wind capacity of 10 MW. The largest wind plant in Cuba is Gibara itself at 10 MW. There are no nearby plants within 50 km of Gibara. The facility is located in the Holguín Province, approximately 700 km east of Havana.
Cuba, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Cuba- Continent
- North 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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