Viru Nigula is a 24 MW wind power plant in Estonia, operated by Nelja Energia OU since 2007. Ranked #5 of 13 wind plants in Estonia, Viru Nigula's 24 MW constitutes 8.64% of Estonia's total wind capacity of 278 MW. The largest wind plant in Estonia is Aulepa at 48 MW, making Viru Nigula 2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Aseriaru (24 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Lääne-Viru County, approximately 100 km east of Tallinn.
19 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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