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Lindesnes Wind Farm7.2 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Lindesnes Wind Farm is a 7.2 MW wind power plant in Norway, commissioned in 1998. It is part of the wind energy sector, contributing to the country's renewable energy goals. Ranked #40 of 52 wind plants in Norway, Lindesnes Wind Farm's 7.2 MW represents 0.2% of Norway's total wind capacity of 3,676 MW. The largest wind plant in Norway is Bjerkreim Southern Cluster Wind Farms at 301 MW, making Lindesnes 41.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Lista wind farm (71.3 MW, Wind), Bjelland (70 MW, Hydro), and Laudal (38 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Vest-Agder, approximately 60 km from the city of Kristiansand.

Capacity
7.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1998

28 years old

Owner
Statkraft
Location
58.0078°, 7.0894°

Norway, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 58.007778, 7.089444
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Norway
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
NorwayEnergy Profile
440
Total Plants
39.5 GW
Total Capacity
HydroWindGasOther
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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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