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Parc Eolien Haouma50 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Parc Eolien Haouma is a 50 MW wind power plant in Morocco, operated by Nareva Holding since 2013. Ranked #9 of 11 wind plants in Morocco, it accounts for 4.13% of the country's total wind capacity of 1,210 MW. The largest wind plant in Morocco is Parc Eolien Tarfaya at 301 MW, making Parc Eolien Haouma 6.02 times smaller. Nearby plants include Bahía de Algeciras Power Plant (821 MW, Gas), CCC BAHIA DE ALGECIRAS (820.536 MW, Gas), and San Roque Power Plant (792 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region, approximately 50 km from Tangier.

Capacity
50 MW
Commissioning Year
2013

13 years old

Owner
Nareva Holding
Location
35.8054°, -5.4930°

Morocco, Africa

Location
Coordinates:: 35.805400, -5.493000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Morocco
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
MoroccoEnergy Profile
45
Total Plants
8.7 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroGasWind
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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