Ardouval is a 12 MW wind power plant located in France, operational since its commissioning. It is one of 715 wind plants in the country, contributing to a total wind capacity of 60,372 MW. Ranked #210 of 715 wind plants in France, Ardouval's 12 MW represents 0.02% of the national wind capacity. The largest wind facility in France is Parc éolien de Sarry at 23,100 MW, making Ardouval 1,925 times smaller. Nearby plants include Penly Nuclear Power Plant (2,660 MW, Nuclear) and Centrale biomasse Double A (30 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the Normandy region, approximately 50 km from Rouen.
France, Europe
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Ardouval is a wind power plant producing approximately 32 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
France- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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