Binalood wind farm is a 28.64 MW wind power plant in Iran, with a total of 4 plants contributing to a combined capacity of 229 MW. Ranked #3 of 4 wind plants in Iran, it accounts for 12.48% of the country's total wind capacity. The largest wind plant in Iran is Manjil Wind Farm at 101 MW, making Binalood 3.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include نیروگاه شریعتی مشهد (496.8 MW, Gas), Shariati Power Plant (496.8 MW, Gas), and Shariati (406 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Khorasan Razavi Province, approximately 80 km from the city of Mashhad.
11 years old
Iran, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Iran- 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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