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Valea Nucarilor70 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Valea Nucarilor is a 70 MW wind power plant in Romania, operated by ENEL GreenPower since 2011. Ranked #5 of 48 wind plants in Romania. Its 70 MW represents 4.9% of Romania's total wind capacity of 1,429 MW. The largest wind plant in Romania is Fântânele-Cogealac Wind Farm at 600 MW, making this facility 8.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Sălbatica I (70 MW, Wind), Priozernaya (54.8 MW, Solar), and Eolica Mihai Viteazu Wind Farm (0 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Constanța County, approximately 20 km southwest of Constanța city.

Capacity
70 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
ENEL GreenPower
Location
45.0451°, 28.9607°

Romania, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 45.045100, 28.960700
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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
Top Fuels
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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