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SWPPL Manurpalayam21 MW Wind

WindRenewable

SWPPL Manurpalayam is a 21 MW wind power plant in India, operated by SWPPL. It is one of 111 wind plants in the country, contributing to a total wind capacity of 6,211 MW. Ranked #60 of 111 wind plants in India, SWPPL Manurpalayam represents 0.34% of the country's wind capacity. The largest wind plant in India is Muppandal Wind Farm at 1,500 MW, making this facility 71 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kadamparai Hydroelectric Power Plant (400 MW, Hydro) and KADAMPARI (400 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Tamil Nadu, approximately 60 km from the city of Coimbatore.

Capacity
21 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
SWPPL
Location
10.8166°, 77.3199°

India, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 10.816600, 77.319900
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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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