Olkiluoto tv is a 1 MW wind power plant in Finland, operated by Teollisuuden Voima Oyj. Ranked #12 of 12 wind plants in Finland, Olkiluoto tv's 1 MW represents 1.31% of Finland's total wind capacity of 77 MW. The largest wind plant in Finland is Tornio tv at 29 MW, making Olkiluoto tv 29 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Olkiluoto 1 (1,760 MW, Nuclear), Meri-Pori (565 MW, Coal), and Olkiluoto kt (100.5 MW, Other). The facility is located in the Satakunta region, approximately 240 km northwest of Turku.
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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