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Sprogo21 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Sprogo is a 21 MW wind power plant in Denmark, operated by Great Belt Link since 2009. Ranked #10 of 19 wind plants in Denmark. Its 21 MW represents 1.49% of Denmark's total wind capacity of 1,408 MW. The largest wind plant in Denmark is Anholt at 400 MW, making Sprogo 19 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Asnaes power station (787 MW, Coal), Stigsnaesvaerket (264 MW, Coal), and Lerchenborg (61 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Denmark, approximately 150 km from Copenhagen.

Capacity
21 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
Great Belt Link
Location
55.3436°, 10.9603°

Denmark, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 55.343600, 10.960300
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Denmark
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
DenmarkEnergy Profile
47
Total Plants
8.2 GW
Total Capacity
CoalWindOilGas
Top Fuels
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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