Torrent Gujurat Wind Farm is a 49.6 MW wind power plant in India, operated by Torrent Power Limited and commissioned in 2010. Ranked #28 of 111 wind plants in India, its 49.6 MW represents 0.8% 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 Torrent Gujurat 30 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include SALAYA TPP (1200 MW, Coal), SIKKA REP. (500 MW, Coal), and Sikka Thermal Power Station (500 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Gujarat, approximately 60 km from the city of Rajkot.
9 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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