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Monte Mesa's wind farm

WindRenewable

Monte Mesa's wind farm is a 0 MW wind power plant in Italy, operated since an unspecified year. Ranked #2 of 11 wind plants in Italy. Its 0 MW capacity represents 0% of Italy's total wind capacity of 105 MW. The largest wind plant in Italy is MONTEFERRANTE at 105 MW, making this facility 0 times smaller. Nearby plants include CTE DEL MINCIO (400 MW, Gas), Ponti sul Mincio power plant (381 MW, Gas), and CIMEGO (229.9 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Lombardy, approximately 150 km from Milan.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
2019

7 years old

Owner
Enel Green Power Italy
Location
45.5583°, 10.8193°

Italy, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 45.558297, 10.819294
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Italy
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
ItalyEnergy Profile
542
Total Plants
131.1 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroCoalOil
Top Fuels
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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