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Tornio tv28.8 MW Wind

WindRenewable

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.

Capacity
28.8 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Rajakiiri Oy
Location
65.8481°, 24.1466°

Finland, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 65.848100, 24.146600
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Finland
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
FinlandEnergy Profile
179
Total Plants
11.7 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearHydroBiomassGas
Top Fuels
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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