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Trémeheuc12 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Trémeheuc is a 12 MW wind power plant in France, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #210 of 715 wind plants in France. Its 12 MW represents 0.02% 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 Trémeheuc 1,925 times smaller. Nearby plants include RANCE (240 MW, Wave and Tidal), Plélan-le-Grand (12 MW, Wind), and Plouasne (5 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Brittany, approximately 50 km from Rennes.

Capacity
12 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
Engie
Location
48.4387°, -1.6977°

France, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 48.438700, -1.697700
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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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