World Power PlantsWorld Power Plants

Assigny12 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Assigny is a 12 MW wind power plant in France, operational since its commissioning. It is among the 715 wind plants in France, which together generate a total of 60,372 MW. Ranked #210 of 715 wind plants in France, Assigny's 12 MW accounts for 0.02% of the national wind capacity. The largest wind facility in France is Parc éolien de Sarry at 23,100 MW, making Assigny 1,925 times smaller. Nearby plants include Penly Nuclear Power Plant (2,660 MW, Nuclear) and Callengeville (24.5 MW, Wind). The plant is situated in the Normandy region, roughly 40 km from Dieppe.

Capacity
12 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Location
49.9828°, 1.2870°

France, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 49.982800, 1.287000
Open in Google Maps
Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
France
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
FranceEnergy Profile
2,195
Total Plants
243.4 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearWindHydroCoal
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.

See Incorrect or Missing Data?

Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.