Rucha Soya Wind Farm is a 35.1 MW wind power plant in India. It contributes to the country's renewable energy efforts and is operated by an undisclosed entity. The facility is located at coordinates 23.0562, 70.6004. Ranked #37 of 111 wind plants in India, Rucha Soya Wind Farm represents 0.57% of India's total wind capacity of 6,211 MW. The largest wind plant in India is Muppandal Wind Farm at 1,500 MW, making Rucha Soya 42.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Jangi Wind Farm (91.8 MW, Wind), Jodiya Wind Farm (33 MW, Wind), and Surajbari Creek Wind Farm (30 MW, Wind). The facility is situated in the state of Gujarat, approximately 200 km southwest of Ahmedabad.
8 years old
India, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Rucha Soya Wind Farm is a wind power plant producing approximately 92 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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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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