Iron is a 24 MW wind power plant located in France, operational since its commissioning. It is part of the country's renewable energy initiatives. Ranked #49 of 715 wind plants in France, Iron represents 0.04% of France's total wind capacity of 60,372 MW. The largest wind plant in France is Parc éolien de Sarry at 23,100 MW, making Iron 962.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include BOUCHAIN 7 (575 MW, Gas), Pont-sur-Sambre (412 MW, Gas), and Hauteville (25 MW, Wind). The facility is in the Hauts-de-France region, approximately 100 km from Lille.
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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