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Sintfeld wind farm

WindRenewable

Sintfeld wind farm is a 0 MW wind power plant in Germany, commissioned in 1995, with no operator listed. It is one of 54 wind plants in the country. Ranked #29 of 54 wind plants in Germany, Sintfeld contributes 0% to Germany's total wind capacity of 7,259 MW. The largest wind plant in Germany is Ammerfeld wind turbine at 2,000 MW, making Sintfeld 0 times smaller. Nearby plants include Waldeck 2 (480 MW, Hydro), Waldeck1/Bringhausen (143 MW, Hydro), and Hemfurth (40 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, approximately 80 km northeast of Frankfurt.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
1995

31 years old

Owner
Energiekontor AG
Location
51.5250°, 8.8278°

Germany, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 51.525000, 8.827780
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Germany
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
GermanyEnergy Profile
1,483
Total Plants
151.8 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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