Raheen Barr is an 18.7 MW wind power plant in Ireland, commissioned in 2003. It contributes 1.45% to Ireland's total wind capacity of 1,287 MW. The plant is ranked #27 of 38 wind plants in Ireland. The largest wind plant in Ireland is Knockacummer 1 at 87 MW, making Raheen Barr 4.6 times smaller. This facility's 18.7 MW represents a small fraction of the total wind capacity in the country. Ireland has a total of 38 wind plants. Nearby plants within 50 km include Tawnaghmore (104 MW, Oil), Derrynadivva (8 MW, Wind), and Bellacorick (6.45 MW, Wind). The facility is located in County Galway, approximately 200 km west of Dublin.
23 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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