FW Rajgród is a 25 MW wind power plant in Poland, operated by Polenergia and commissioned in 2014. It contributes to the growing wind energy sector in the country. Ranked #42 of 73 wind plants in Poland. Its 25 MW represents 1.15% of Poland's total wind capacity of 2,174 MW. The largest wind plant in Poland is Farma Wiatrowa Margonin at 120 MW, making FW Rajgród 4.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include FW Taciewo (30 MW, Wind) and Ciepłownia SM "Świt" (0 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, approximately 53.7006° N latitude and 22.5730° E longitude.
12 years old
Poland, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Poland- 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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