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BP Brahmanvel Wind Farm40 MW Wind

WindRenewable

The BP Brahmanvel Wind Farm is a key infrastructure asset in India's power generation grid, located on the continent of Asia. Designated as a renewable electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 40 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing wind energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the BP Wind Energy, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 2018, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within India, BP Brahmanvel Wind Farm occupies the #31 position among all operational wind power plants. Its 40 MW capacity represents a 0.64% share of India's total installed wind generating capacity, which currently stands at 6,211 MW. The largest operational wind installation in India is the Muppandal Wind Farm with an output of 1,500 MW, making the BP Brahmanvel Wind Farm approximately 37.5 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0078% of India's aggregate generation capacity of 513,890 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of wind power plants (modeled at 30% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 105,120 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in India consumes 3 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 35,040 homes. As a clean and sustainable energy project, BP Brahmanvel Wind Farm contributes to the direct displacement of greenhouse gases, preventing substantial quantities of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere and helping India advance toward its renewable energy integration targets. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 21.2083° latitude and 74.1543° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include the Sakri 1A Solar Power Plant (solar, 100 MW), the Saltek-Bhamer (solar, 70 MW), the SIIL Jaibhim Wind Farm (wind-powered, 33.6 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of India.

Capacity
40 MW
Commissioning Year
2018

8 years old

Owner
BP Wind Energy
Location
21.2083°, 74.1543°

India, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 21.208300, 74.154300
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

BP Brahmanvel Wind Farm is a wind power plant producing approximately 105 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
India
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

IndiaEnergy Profile

1,805
Total Plants
513.9 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroSolar
Top Fuels

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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