Manjil Wind Farm is a 100.8 MW wind power plant in Iran. Ranked #1 of 4 wind plants in Iran. Its 100.8 MW represents 43.93% of Iran's total wind capacity of 229 MW. The largest wind plant in Iran is Manjil Wind Farm at 101 MW, making this facility slightly smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Gilan combined cycle power plant (1305.6 MW, Gas) and Lushan Shahid Beheshti Power Plant (360 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Gilan Province, approximately 60 km from Rasht.
13 years old
Iran, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Manjil Wind Farm is a wind power plant producing approximately 265 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
Iran- 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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