Terras Altas de Fafe is a 106 MW wind power plant located in Portugal, commissioned in 2004. The facility generates electricity from wind, contributing to the renewable energy capacity in the country. It is the 11th largest wind plant in Portugal. With 106 MW, it represents 2.15% of the country's total wind capacity of 4,935 MW. Portugal has 222 wind plants with a combined capacity of 4,935 MW. Compared to the country's largest wind plant, Alto Douro at 253 MW, this facility is approximately 4.2 times larger. Wind energy is an essential part of Portugal's energy mix, providing a substantial share of the country's electricity generation. The Terras Altas de Fafe plant supports Portugal's commitment to renewable energy and sustainability. The facility is located approximately 100 km northwest of 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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