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Bangui Wind Power Ph318.9 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Bangui Wind Power Ph3 is an 18.9 MW wind power plant in the Philippines, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #3 of 10 wind plants in the Philippines. Its 18.9 MW represents 9.36% of the Philippines' total wind capacity of 202 MW. The largest wind plant in the Philippines is Burgos Wind Farm at 150 MW, making Bangui Wind Power Ph3 7.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Burgos Wind Farm (150 MW, Wind), BANGUI WIND POWER (33 MW, Wind), and Burgos (4.1 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Ilocos Norte, approximately 500 km north of Manila.

Capacity
18.9 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
NorthWind Power Corporation
Location
18.5658°, 120.7275°

Philippines, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 18.565800, 120.727500
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Philippines
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
PhilippinesEnergy Profile
223
Total Plants
35.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroOil
Top Fuels
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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