Windpark Riffgat is a 113.4 MW wind power plant located in Germany, operated by Offshore-Windpark RIFFGAT GmbH & Co. KG/EWE ERNEUERBARE ENERGIEN GmbH since its commissioning in 2014. The facility harnesses wind energy to produce electricity, contributing to Germany's renewable energy targets. This plant ranks as the 20th largest wind facility in Germany, which has 54 wind plants with a total capacity of 7,259 MW. Windpark Riffgat represents 1.56% of the country's total wind capacity. Compared to Germany's largest wind plant, the Ammerfeld wind turbine at 2,000 MW, Windpark Riffgat is approximately 1/18th the size. Wind energy is a critical component of Germany's energy mix, providing around 25% of the total electricity generation. The country's extensive coastlines and favorable wind conditions support the growth of wind power. Windpark Riffgat is situated approximately 12 km off the coast of Lower Saxony in the North Sea.
12 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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