Altagowlan is a 7.6 MW wind power plant in Ireland, commissioned in 2005. Ranked #30 of 38 wind plants in Ireland, it accounts for 0.59% of Ireland's total wind capacity of 1,287 MW. The largest wind plant in Ireland is Knockacummer 1 at 87 MW, making Altagowlan 11.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Sliabh Bawn (58 MW, Wind), Gavagh Glebe (26 MW, Wind), and Tullynamoyle (22 MW, Wind). The facility is located in County Sligo, approximately 30 km southwest of Sligo Town.
21 years old
Ireland, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Ireland- Continent
- Europe
- 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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