Los Cocos 2 is a 52 MW wind power plant in the Dominican Republic, operated by EGE-Haina. Ranked #1 of 1 wind plants in the Dominican Republic. Its 52 MW represents 100% of the Dominican Republic's total wind capacity of 52 MW. The largest wind plant in the Dominican Republic is Los Cocos 2 at 52 MW, making it the only facility. Within 50 km, the nearest plant is Barahona power station (45 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Barahona Province, approximately 200 km southwest of Santo Domingo.
Dominican Republic, North America
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Los Cocos 2 is a wind power plant producing approximately 137 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
Dominican Republic- Continent
- North America
- 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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