Dawood Wind Power project is a 50 MW wind power plant in Pakistan, operated by HydroChina since 2016. Ranked #4 of 11 wind plants in Pakistan. Its 50 MW represents 8.26% of Pakistan's total wind capacity of 605 MW. The largest wind plant in Pakistan is Jhimpir at 106 MW, making Dawood Wind Power project 2.1 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Bin Qasim Power Plant (2,355 MW, Gas) and K-Electric Bin Qasim Power Station (2,354.99 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Sindh Province, approximately 60 km east of Karachi.
10 years old
Pakistan, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Dawood Wind Power project is a wind power plant producing approximately 131 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Pakistan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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