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Khori Wind Farm20.8 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Khori Wind Farm is a 20.8 MW wind power plant in India, operated by REI Agro Limited. Ranked #63 of 111 wind plants in India, it contributes 0.33% of the country's total wind capacity of 6,211 MW. The largest wind plant in India is Muppandal Wind Farm at 1,500 MW, making Khori Wind Farm 72 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Sakri 1A Solar Power Plant (100 MW, Solar), Saltek-Bhamer (70 MW, Solar), and BP Brahmanvel Wind Farm (40 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the state of Maharashtra, approximately 80 km from the city of Nashik.

Capacity
20.8 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
REI Agro Limited
Location
21.1670°, 74.3272°

India, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 21.167000, 74.327200
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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
CoalGasHydroSolar
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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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