Prinses Alexia Windpark is a 122 MW wind power facility located in the Netherlands, operated by Vattenfall. This plant contributes to the country's renewable energy generation from wind. It ranks as the 9th largest wind plant in the Netherlands. With a capacity of 122 MW, it represents 3.21% of the Netherlands' total wind capacity of 3,799 MW. The country has 66 wind plants with a combined capacity of 3,799 MW, while the largest wind facility, Gemini, has a capacity of 600 MW, making Prinses Alexia Windpark approximately one-fifth the size of that plant. Wind energy is increasingly important in the Netherlands, contributing to around 9% of the country's total electricity generation. The geographical conditions, including coastal and open spaces, favor wind energy development. The plant is situated in the province of North Holland, approximately 30 km from Amsterdam.
7 years old
Netherlands, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Netherlands- 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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