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Geevagh5 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Geevagh is a 5 MW wind power plant in Ireland, operated by B9 since 2006. Ranked #33 of 38 wind plants in Ireland. Its 5 MW represents 0.39% of Ireland's 1,287 MW total wind capacity. The largest wind plant in Ireland is Knockacummer 1 at 87 MW, making Geevagh 17.4 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Sliabh Bawn (58 MW, Wind), Gavagh Glebe (26 MW, Wind), and Tullynamoyle (22 MW, Wind). The facility is located in County Leitrim, approximately 80 km from the city of Sligo.

Capacity
5 MW
Commissioning Year
2006

20 years old

Owner
B9
Location
54.1417°, -8.2673°

Ireland, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 54.141700, -8.267300
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Ireland
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
IrelandEnergy Profile
59
Total Plants
8.6 GW
Total Capacity
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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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