Windpark Druxberge is a 116.7 MW wind power plant located in Germany, operated by Umspannwerke Druxberge GmbH & Co. KG c/o Windstrom GmbH since its commissioning in 2003. The facility harnesses wind energy to generate electricity, contributing to Germany's renewable energy portfolio. It ranks as the 19th largest wind plant in Germany. With 116.7 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 Druxberge is approximately 5.8% the size. Wind energy is a significant part of Germany's energy mix, contributing to the country's ambitious renewable energy goals. The government supports wind power development as part of its transition to sustainable energy sources. The plant is located in Saxony-Anhalt, approximately 150 km southwest of Berlin.
23 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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