Mokal Wind Farm is a 31.5 MW wind facility in India. It is part of a larger network of 111 wind plants across the country, contributing to a total wind capacity of 6,211 MW. Ranked #43 of 111 wind plants in India, Mokal accounts for 0.51% of the country's wind energy capacity. The largest wind farm in India is Muppandal Wind Farm at 1,500 MW, making Mokal 47.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Jaisalmer Wind Park (1,064 MW, Wind) and ONGC Jerat Wind Farm (102 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Rajasthan, approximately 50 km from Jaisalmer city.
India, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Mokal Wind Farm is a wind power plant producing approximately 83 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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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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