Lumijoki is a 1.6 MW wind power plant in Finland, operated by Lumituuli Oy since its commissioning. Ranked #11 of 12 wind plants in Finland, Lumijoki's 1.6 MW represents 2.09% of Finland's total wind capacity of 77 MW. The largest wind plant in Finland is Tornio tv at 29 MW, making Lumijoki 18.1 times smaller. Nearby plants include Toppila 1 ja 2 (195 MW, Biomass) and Oulu (105 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the Kainuu region, approximately 350 km north of Helsinki.
Finland, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Finland- 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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