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Vaux-Andigny12 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Vaux-Andigny is a 12 MW wind power plant in France, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #210 of 715 wind plants in France, this facility represents 0.02% of the country's total wind capacity of 60,372 MW. The largest wind plant in France is Parc éolien de Sarry at 23,100 MW, making Vaux-Andigny 1,925 times smaller. Nearby plants include BOUCHAIN 7 (Gas, 575 MW), Pont-sur-Sambre (Gas, 412 MW), and Hauteville (Wind, 25 MW). The facility is located in the Hauts-de-France region, approximately 100 km northeast of Paris.

Capacity
12 MW
Commissioning Year
2002

24 years old

Owner
Eole France
Location
50.0109°, 3.5233°

France, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 50.010900, 3.523300
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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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