Gardunha is a 114 MW wind power plant located in Portugal, commissioned in 2007. It generates electricity from wind, contributing to the renewable energy sector in the country. Gardunha ranks as the 8th largest wind plant in Portugal. With a capacity of 114 MW, it represents 2.31% of Portugal's total wind capacity of 4,935 MW. Portugal has 222 wind plants with a combined capacity of 4,935 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant in Portugal, Alto Douro at 253 MW, Gardunha is approximately 45% the size. Wind power plays a vital role in Portugal's energy mix, providing around 30% of the nation's electricity. The country's topography and coastal winds are conducive to wind energy development. Gardunha is situated in the Centro region, about 180 km from Lisbon.
19 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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