Toutiço is a 102 MW wind power plant located in Portugal, commissioned in 2008. The facility operates within the framework of renewable energy generation in the country. It is the 13th largest wind plant in Portugal. With a capacity of 102 MW, it constitutes 2.07% of the total wind capacity of 4,935 MW. Portugal has 222 wind plants with a combined capacity of 4,935 MW. In comparison to the largest wind plant, Alto Douro at 253 MW, Toutiço is about 40% the size. Wind energy plays a vital role in Portugal's energy strategy, contributing significantly to the national energy mix. The plant is located in the central region of Portugal, approximately 200 kilometers east of Lisbon.
18 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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