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Talara30 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Talara is a 30 MW wind power plant in Peru, operated by Energía Eólica S.A. Ranked #2 of 2 wind plants in Peru. Its 30 MW represents 48.39% of Peru's total wind capacity of 62 MW. The largest wind plant in Peru is Marcona at 32 MW, making Talara 1.1 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the Piura region, approximately 1,000 km northwest of Lima.

Capacity
30 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Energía Eólica S.A.
Location
-4.5655°, -81.2028°

Peru, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -4.565500, -81.202800
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Peru
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
PeruEnergy Profile
32
Total Plants
7.4 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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