Hohenahr wind farm is a 0 MW wind power facility in Germany, commissioned in 2012. Ranked #29 of 54 wind plants in Germany, it contributes to the country's total wind capacity of 7,259 MW. The largest wind plant in Germany is the Ammerfeld wind turbine at 2,000 MW, making Hohenahr wind farm significantly smaller. Nearby plants include Biomass Generator #8 (14 MW, Biomass), Bad Endbach Solar Power Plant (7.3 MW, Solar), and Wölfersheim Solar Power Plant (5.3 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Hohenahr, approximately 80 km north of Frankfurt.
14 years old
Germany, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Germany- 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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