Fonte da Quelha is a 13.5 MW wind power plant in Portugal, commissioned in 2004. Ranked #89 of 222 wind plants in Portugal, it contributes 0.27% of the country's total wind capacity of 4,935 MW. The largest wind plant in Portugal is Alto Douro at 253 MW, making Fonte da Quelha 18.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Tapada do Outeiro (Gas, 990 MW), Arada-Montemuro (Wind, 121.2 MW), and Caramulo (Wind, 90 MW). The facility is located in the Aveiro District, approximately 70 km from the nearest major city, Porto.
22 years old
Portugal, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Portugal- 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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