SWPPL Madhavakurichi is a 10.5 MW wind power plant in India, operated by SWPPL. Ranked #81 of 111 wind plants in India, it represents 0.17% 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 SWPPL Madhavakurichi 142.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include NuPower Tirunelveli Wind Farm (150 MW, Wind) and Shezhilanallur (100 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Tamil Nadu, approximately 40 km from Tirunelveli.
India, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
SWPPL Madhavakurichi is a wind power plant producing approximately 28 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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