Frederikshavn is an 8 MW wind power plant in Denmark, operated by Dong Energy since 2003. It is one of 19 wind plants in the country, contributing 0.57% to Denmark's total wind capacity of 1,408 MW. Ranked #17 of 19 wind plants in Denmark, Frederikshavn's 8 MW is a minor portion of the national total. The largest wind plant in Denmark is Anholt at 400 MW, making Frederikshavn 50 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km of Frederikshavn. The facility is located in the northern part of Denmark, approximately 100 km north of Aalborg.
23 years old
Denmark, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Denmark- 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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