Érize-Saint-Dizier is an 11.5 MW wind power plant in France. Ranked #349 of 715 wind plants in France, it contributes 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 Érize-Saint-Dizier 2,009 times smaller. Nearby plants include Épizon (80 MW, Wind), Voie Sacrée wind farm (54 MW, Wind), and Rumont (24.6 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Grand Est region, approximately 20 km from Chalons-en-Champagne.
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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