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Coren15 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Coren is a 15 MW wind power plant in France, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #156 of 715 wind plants in France, Coren accounts for 0.02% of the country's total wind capacity of 60,372 MW. The largest wind plant in France is Parc éolien de Sarry at 23,100 MW, making Coren 1,540 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include BROMMAT (406 MW, Hydro), SARRANS (183 MW, Hydro), and Grandval (74 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, approximately 90 km from Clermont-Ferrand.

Capacity
15 MW
Commissioning Year
2013

13 years old

Owner
Engie
Location
45.0873°, 3.1086°

France, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 45.087300, 3.108600
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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
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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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