ONGC Jerat Wind Farm is a 102 MW wind power facility located in India. It is operated by ONGC and contributes to the country's renewable energy generation. This wind farm ranks as the 7th largest in India. With a capacity of 102 MW, it represents 1.64% of India's total wind capacity of 6,211 MW. India has 111 wind plants with a combined capacity of 6,211 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant in India, Muppandal Wind Farm at 1,500 MW, ONGC Jerat is approximately 0.07 times its size. Wind energy is increasingly significant in India's energy landscape, contributing around 6% of the total electricity generation. The country's vast land area and favorable wind conditions facilitate the establishment of wind farms. ONGC Jerat Wind Farm is located in the northwestern region of India, approximately 500 km from New Delhi in the state of Rajasthan.
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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