Marcona is a 32 MW wind power plant in Peru, operated by Parque Eólico Tres Hermanas S.A.C. It is one of only two wind plants in the country. Ranked #1 of 2 wind plants in Peru, Marcona represents 51.61% of the country's total wind capacity of 62 MW. The largest wind plant in Peru is Marcona itself at 32 MW. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is situated in the Ica Region, approximately 600 km south of Lima.
Peru, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Peru- Continent
- South America
- 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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