Utsira Wind Farm is a 1.2 MW wind power plant in Norway, commissioned in 2004. Ranked #48 of 52 wind plants in Norway, it contributes 0.03% to the country's total wind capacity of 3,676 MW. The largest wind plant in Norway is Bjerkreim Southern Cluster Wind Farms at 301 MW, making Utsira 250 times smaller. Nearby plants include Storøy Wind Farm (6.4 MW, Wind) and Karmøy Hywind Wind Farm (2.3 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Rogaland, approximately 100 km from the nearest major city, Stavanger.
22 years old
Norway, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Norway- 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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