Butoni is a 10.1 MW wind power plant in Fiji, operated by Fiji Electricity Authority since 2008. Ranked #1 of 1 wind plant in Fiji, Butoni accounts for 100% of the country's total wind capacity of 10 MW. The largest wind plant in Fiji is also Butoni at 10 MW, making it the only facility of its kind in the nation. Nearby plants include Nadarivatu (40 MW, Hydro), Vuda (20 MW, Oil), and Vaturu (3 MW, Hydro). The plant is located on the island of Viti Levu, approximately 30 km northwest of Suva.
18 years old
Fiji, Oceania
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Butoni is a wind power plant producing approximately 27 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
Fiji- Continent
- Oceania
- 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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