Hargicourt is a 16.2 MW wind power plant in France. Ranked #142 of 715 wind plants in France. Its 16.2 MW represents 0.03% of France's 60,372 MW total wind capacity. The largest wind plant in France is Parc éolien de Sarry at 23,100 MW, making Hargicourt 1,426 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Roye (34 MW, Wind), Rémérangles (24 MW, Wind), and Prouville (20 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Hauts-de-France, approximately 150 km northeast of Paris.
14 years old
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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