San Antonio El Sitio is a 48 MW wind power plant in Guatemala, commissioned in 2015. Ranked #1 of 2 wind plants in Guatemala, it comprises 67.51% of the country's total wind capacity of 71 MW. The largest wind plant in Guatemala is San Antonio El Sitio itself at 48 MW. Nearby plants include Jaguar Energy power station (300 MW, Coal), Arizona Vapor (170 MW, Oil), and Magdalena (145 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the department of Santa Rosa, approximately 30 km from Guatemala City.
11 years old
Guatemala, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Guatemala- Continent
- North America
- 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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