Mali is a 12 MW wind power plant in Estonia, commissioned in 2014. Ranked #8 of 13 wind plants in Estonia, Mali represents 4.32% of the country's total wind capacity of 278 MW. The largest wind plant in Estonia is Aulepa at 48 MW, making Mali 4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Tooma-Esviere Wind Park (36 MW, Wind) and Virtsu III (6.9 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Pärnu County, approximately 90 km southwest of Tallinn.
12 years old
Estonia, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Estonia- 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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