Andrha Lake Wind Farm is a 113.6 MW wind power plant located in Maharashtra, India. The facility generates electricity using wind energy and contributes to the renewable energy capacity of the region. It ranks as the 6th largest wind plant in India. With 113.6 MW, it represents 1.83% of the country's total wind capacity of 6,211 MW. India has 111 wind plants with a combined capacity of 6,211 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Muppandal Wind Farm at 1,500 MW, Andrha Lake Wind Farm is approximately 0.076 times the size. Wind energy is a vital component of India's renewable energy strategy, providing a sustainable source of electricity. The country aims to increase its renewable energy share to meet growing energy demands. Andrha Lake Wind Farm is situated in a region known for its wind potential, approximately 250 km from Mumbai.
8 years old
India, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
India- Continent
- Asia
- 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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