GOURI MELES is a 32.2 MW wind power plant in Greece, operated by TERNA and commissioned in 2014. Ranked #2 of 12 wind plants in Greece, it represents 14.98% of the total wind capacity of 215 MW in the country. The largest wind plant in Greece is MYTOULA at 34 MW, making GOURI MELES 1.06 times larger. Nearby plants within 50 km include Korinthos Power Plant (437 MW, Gas), Heron II (432 MW, Gas), and Agios Georgiou (360 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the region of Attica, approximately 50 km west of Athens.
12 years old
Greece, Europe
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
GOURI MELES is a wind power plant producing approximately 85 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Greece- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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