Maloshi Wind Farm is a 14.65 MW wind power plant in India, operated since its commissioning year. Ranked #75 of 111 wind plants in India, it contributes 0.24% 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 Maloshi Wind Farm 102 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 230 km from Mumbai.
8 years old
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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