Enercon Sonoshi Wind Farm is a 20 MW wind power plant in India, operated by Enercon India Ltd. Ranked #64 of 111 wind plants in India, this facility accounts for 0.32% of India's total wind capacity of 6,211 MW. The largest wind plant in India is Muppandal Wind Farm at 1,500 MW, making Enercon Sonoshi 75 times smaller. Nearby plants include NASIK TPP PH 1 (1,350 MW, Coal), Nashik Thermal Power Station (630 MW, Coal), and NASIK (630 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Maharashtra, approximately 170 km from Mumbai.
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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