Parc Eolien Khalladi is a 120 MW wind power plant located in Morocco, operated by Saudi Arabian Group Acwa Power and ARIF Investment Fund since its commissioning in 2016. The facility harnesses wind energy to generate electricity, contributing to Morocco's renewable energy sector. It is the 5th largest wind plant in Morocco. With 120 MW, it represents approximately 9.92% of the country's total wind capacity of 1,210 MW. Morocco has 11 wind plants with a combined capacity of 1,210 MW. Compared to the country's largest wind plant, Parc Eolien Tarfaya at 301 MW, this facility is about 40% the size. Wind energy plays a significant role in Morocco's energy mix, contributing to the country's goal of achieving 52% renewable energy by 2030. The plant is situated near the Atlantic coast, approximately 60 km from the city of Tangier, benefiting from the region's favorable wind conditions.
10 years old
Morocco, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Morocco- Continent
- Africa
- 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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