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ONGC Kutch Wind Farm51 MW Wind

WindRenewable

ONGC Kutch Wind Farm is a 51 MW wind power plant in India. Ranked #20 of 111 wind plants in India. Its 51 MW represents 0.82% of India's 6,211 MW total wind capacity. The largest wind plant in India is Muppandal Wind Farm at 1,500 MW, making ONGC Kutch Wind Farm 29.4 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Bera Wind Farm (150 MW, Wind), Bitta Solar Power Plant (40 MW, Solar), and Kosa Wind Farm (33 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Gujarat, approximately 100 km from the city of Rajkot.

Capacity
51 MW
Commissioning Year
2018

8 years old

Owner
ONGC
Location
23.1689°, 68.6975°

India, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 23.168900, 68.697500
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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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