Windpark Arneburg 2 is a 117 MW wind power plant located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, operated by SachsenFonds GmbH & Co. Windpark I KG since its commissioning in 2001. The facility converts wind energy into electricity, contributing to Germany's renewable energy landscape. It is the 18th largest wind plant in Germany. With 117 MW, it represents 1.61% of the country's total wind capacity of 7,259 MW. Germany has 54 wind plants with a combined capacity of 7,259 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Ammerfeld wind turbine at 2,000 MW, Windpark Arneburg 2 is approximately 5.85% the size. Wind energy plays a vital role in Germany's energy transition, accounting for around 25% of the national electricity generation. The plant benefits from the region's favorable wind conditions, contributing to the overall sustainability goals. It is located approximately 100 km southwest of Berlin in the central part of the country.
25 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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