Parc Eolien Foum El Oued is a 50 MW wind power plant in Morocco, operated by Nareva Holding since 2013. Ranked #9 of 11 wind plants in Morocco. Its 50 MW represents 4.13% of Morocco's total wind capacity of 1,210 MW. The largest wind plant in Morocco is Parc Eolien Tarfaya at 301 MW, making this facility 6.02 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the region of Foum El Oued, approximately 400 km southwest of the capital, Rabat.
13 years old
Morocco, Africa
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Parc Eolien Foum El Oued is a wind power plant producing approximately 131 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
Morocco- Continent
- Africa
- 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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