HZL Palladum Wind Farm is a 21 MW wind power facility in India, operated by HZL. This plant contributes 0.34% of India's total wind capacity of 6,211 MW, which consists of 111 wind plants across the country. It ranks #60 of 111 wind plants in India. Ranked #60 of 111 wind plants in India, HZL Palladum's 21 MW capacity is a minor portion of the country's wind energy production. The largest wind plant in India is Muppandal Wind Farm, which has a capacity of 1,500 MW, making HZL Palladum approximately 71 times smaller. Nearby plants include Kottamangalam Wind Farm (56.25 MW, Wind), Bhawani Kattalai -III (30 MW, Hydro), and Udumalpet Wind Farm (25.7 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Tamil Nadu, approximately 40 km from the city of Coimbatore.
10 years old
India, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
HZL Palladum Wind Farm is a wind power plant producing approximately 55 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
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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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