Tornio tv is a 28.8 MW wind power plant in Finland, operated by Rajakiiri Oy. It is one of 12 wind plants in the country and was commissioned in an unspecified year. Ranked #1 of 12 wind plants in Finland, Tornio tv represents 37.6% of Finland's total wind capacity of 77 MW. The largest wind plant in Finland is Tornio tv itself at 29 MW, making it the largest facility in the country. Nearby plants include Veitsiluoto (90 MW, Biomass), Kemi (75 MW, Biomass), and Tornio (39.3 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Lapland, approximately 10 km from the nearest major city, Tornio.
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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