Bonneuil-les-Eaux is a 12 MW wind power plant in France, operational since its commissioning. It utilizes wind as its fuel type, contributing to the renewable energy sector. The plant is located at coordinates 49.6805, 2.2435. Ranked #210 of 715 wind plants in France, Bonneuil-les-Eaux accounts for 0.02% of France's total wind capacity of 60,372 MW. The largest wind facility in France is Parc éolien de Sarry at 23,100 MW, making Bonneuil-les-Eaux 1,925 times smaller. Nearby plants include Quesnoy-sur-Airaines (34.5 MW, Wind), Rémérangles (24 MW, Wind), and Lihus (24 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Hauts-de-France region, approximately 50 km from Amiens.
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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