Ablainzevelle is a 10 MW wind power plant in France. It is part of a total of 715 wind plants in the country, which collectively generate 60,372 MW. The operator of this facility is not specified. Ranked #415 of 715 wind plants in France, Ablainzevelle accounts for 0.02% of the national wind capacity. The largest wind plant in France is Parc éolien de Sarry at 23,100 MW, making this facility 2,310 times smaller. Nearby plants include Penin (24 MW, Wind), Épehy (18.4 MW, Wind), and Hombleux (18 MW, Wind), all within 50 km. Ablainzevelle is situated in the Hauts-de-France region, approximately 150 km northeast of Paris.
10 years old
France, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
France- 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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