The wind turbine in Drahany is a 2 MW wind power plant located in the Czech Republic, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #3 of 4 wind plants in the Czech Republic, this facility contributes 4.08% of the country's total wind capacity of 49 MW. The largest wind plant in the Czech Republic is Kryštofovy Hamry Wind Farm at 42 MW, making this facility 21 times smaller. Nearby plants include FVE Brno-Tuřany (212 MW, Solar), Teplárna Červený mlýn (95 MW, Gas), and Brno power station (72 MW, Coal). The plant is situated in the South Moravian Region, approximately 200 km southeast of Prague.
Czech Republic, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Czech Republic- Continent
- Europe
- 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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