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Cuxac-Cabardès12 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Cuxac-Cabardès is a 12 MW wind power plant in France, operational since its commissioning. It is one of 715 wind plants in the country, contributing to a total capacity of 60,372 MW. Ranked #210 of 715 wind plants in France, Cuxac-Cabardès' 12 MW represents 0.02% of the national wind capacity. The largest wind plant in France is Parc éolien de Sarry at 23,100 MW, making Cuxac-Cabardès 1,925 times smaller. Nearby plants include Arfons (22 MW, Wind), Conilhac-de-la-Montagne (17 MW, Wind), and Conilhac-Corbières (16.7 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Occitanie, approximately 40 km from Carcassonne.

Capacity
12 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Engie
Location
43.3905°, 2.2790°

France, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 43.390500, 2.279000
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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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