Zafarana wind farm is a 0 MW wind power plant in Egypt, operated since an unspecified year. Ranked #2 of 3 wind plants in Egypt. Its 0 MW capacity represents 0% of Egypt's total wind capacity of 547 MW. The largest wind plant in Egypt is Zafarana at 547 MW, making this facility 0 times smaller. Nearby plants include Bunji Dam (7100 MW, Hydro), Ashihama nuclear power plant (2700 MW, Nuclear), and Ladyzhyn power plant (1800 MW, Coal). The facility is located near the Red Sea, approximately 200 km from Cairo.
25 years old
Egypt, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Egypt- Continent
- Africa
- 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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