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Neuvy-en-Dunois24 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Neuvy-en-Dunois is a 24 MW wind power plant in France. Ranked #49 of 715 wind plants in France. Its 24 MW represents 0.04% 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 Neuvy-en-Dunois 962.5 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Crucey Solar Park (60 MW, Solar) and Cormainville (60 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Centre-Val de Loire, approximately 30 km southwest of Châteauroux.

Capacity
24 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
EDF Renewables
Location
48.2026°, 1.5358°

France, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 48.202600, 1.535800
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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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