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Plozévet6 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Plozévet is a 6 MW wind power plant in France, operational since its commissioning year. Ranked #616 of 715 wind plants in France. Its 6 MW represents 0.01% 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 Plozévet 3,850 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include DIRINON (170 MW, Oil), Dirinon Power Plant (170 MW, Gas), and Plomodiern (12 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Brittany, approximately 30 km northwest of Quimper.

Capacity
6 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
Eole Res
Location
47.9828°, -4.4092°

France, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 47.982800, -4.409200
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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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