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GFL Gudhepanchgani23.1 MW Wind

WindRenewable

GFL Gudhepanchgani is a 23.1 MW wind power plant in India, operated by GFL and commissioned in 2015. Ranked #57 of 111 wind plants in India. Its 23.1 MW represents 0.37% 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 GFL Gudhepanchgani 65 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include KOYNA COMPLEX (1956 MW, Hydro), Satara Wind Farm (100 MW, Wind), and Patan Taluka Wind Farm (65.6 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Maharashtra, approximately 250 km from Mumbai.

Capacity
23.1 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
GFL
Location
17.1309°, 73.9765°

India, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 17.130900, 73.976500
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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
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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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