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Skurvenuten Wind Farm6.9 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Skurvenuten Wind Farm is a 6.9 MW wind power plant in Norway. It contributes to the country's renewable energy landscape and is operated by an undisclosed entity. Ranked #41 of 52 wind plants in Norway, Skurvenuten represents 0.19% 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 Skurvenuten 43.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Bjerkreim Southern Cluster Wind Farms (301 MW, Wind), Egersund Wind Farm (112.2 MW, Wind), and Hog Jare (74 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Rogaland, approximately 30 km from the city of Stavanger.

Capacity
6.9 MW
Commissioning Year
2019

7 years old

Owner
Statkraft
Location
58.7481°, 5.9121°

Norway, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 58.748124, 5.912095
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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
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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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