TSILIKOKA is a 21 MW wind power plant in Greece, operated by TERNA and commissioned in 2000. It is one of twelve wind plants in the country. Ranked #5 of 12 wind plants in Greece, TSILIKOKA contributes 9.77% to the national wind capacity of 215 MW. The largest wind plant in Greece is MYTOULA at 34 MW, making TSILIKOKA 1.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Aliveri (420 MW, Gas), TSOUKA TSOUGARI (12 MW, Wind), and TSIKNA PRINIAS PROFITIS ILIAS PYRGARI (11.2 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the region of Central Greece, approximately 120 km from Athens.
26 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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