Moustéru is a 16.2 MW wind power plant in France, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #142 of 715 wind plants in France. Its 16.2 MW represents 0.03% 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 Moustéru 1,426 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kergrist-Moëlou (27.3 MW, Wind), Kergrist (19.7 MW, Wind), and Pont-Melvez (19.5 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Brittany, approximately 50 km from the city of Saint-Brieuc.
16 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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