Barranafaddock is a 32.4 MW wind power plant in Ireland, operated by Element Power since 2015. Ranked #23 of 38 wind plants in Ireland. Its 32.4 MW represents 2.52% of Ireland's total wind capacity of 1,287 MW. The largest wind plant in Ireland is Knockacummer 1 at 87 MW, making Barranafaddock 2.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Aghada (963 MW, Gas), Aghada CCGT (963 MW, Gas), and Whitegate (445 MW, Gas). The facility is located in County Cork, approximately 30 km east of Cork city.
11 years old
Ireland, Europe
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Barranafaddock is a wind power plant producing approximately 85 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
Ireland- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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