Derveni-Mikro Derveni-Silva is a 24 MW wind power plant in Greece, operated by TERNA. It is one of 12 wind plants in the country, contributing to a total wind capacity of 215 MW. This plant represents 11.17% of Greece's wind capacity. Ranked #4 of 12 wind plants in Greece, Derveni-Mikro Derveni-Silva is smaller than the largest wind plant, Mytoula, which has a capacity of 34 MW, making it 1.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Korinthos Power Plant (437 MW, Gas), Loggarakia (18 MW, Wind), and Alasia Solar Power Plant (1.5 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Attica, approximately 50 km from Athens.
11 years old
Greece, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Greece- 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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