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EDP Peștera Wind Farm

WindRenewable

EDP Peștera Wind Farm is a 0 MW wind power plant in Romania, currently not operational. It is ranked #11 of 48 wind plants in Romania. The total wind capacity in Romania is 1,429 MW, with Fântânele-Cogealac Wind Farm being the largest at 600 MW, making EDP Peștera 6 times smaller. Nearby facilities include NPP Cernavoda (1298 MW, Nuclear), Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant (1270 MW, Nuclear), and EDP Cernavodă Wind Farm (138 MW, Wind). The plant is situated in Romania at coordinates 44.2101, 28.0473.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
2018

8 years old

Owner
EDP Renewables
Location
44.2101°, 28.0473°

Romania, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 44.210083, 28.047333
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Romania
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
RomaniaEnergy Profile
158
Total Plants
20.2 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroNuclear
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Understanding Wind Power Generation: A Comprehensive Overview

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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