Takestan wind farm is a 0 MW wind power plant in Iran, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #4 of 4 wind plants in Iran, it represents part of the country's total wind capacity of 229 MW. The largest wind plant in Iran is Manjil Wind Farm at 101 MW, making Takestan 2.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Bunji Dam (7,100 MW, Hydro), Ashihama nuclear power plant (2,700 MW, Nuclear), and Ladyzhyn power plant (1,800 MW, Coal). The facility is located approximately 50 km from the nearest major city based on coordinates.
10 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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