The Wind Farm in Protivanov is a 3 MW wind power plant in the Czech Republic. Ranked #2 of 4 wind plants in the Czech Republic. This plant's capacity represents 6.12% of the country's total wind capacity of 49 MW. The largest wind plant in the Czech Republic is the Kryštofovy Hamry Wind Farm at 42 MW, making this facility 14 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include FVE Brno-Tuřany (212 MW, Solar) and Teplárna Červený mlýn (95 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the South Moravian Region, approximately 200 km southeast of Prague.
16 years old
Czech Republic, Europe
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Wind farm in Protivanov is a wind power plant producing approximately 8 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
Czech Republic- Continent
- Europe
- 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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