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Castle Wind Farm, South Africa

WindRenewable

Castle Wind Farm is a 0 MW wind power plant in South Africa. It is operated by an undisclosed entity and has not yet been commissioned. Ranked #44 of 50 wind plants in South Africa, it contributes 0% to the country's total wind capacity of 4,002 MW. The largest wind plant in South Africa is Longyuan Mulilo Green Energy De Aar 2 North Wind Energy Facility at 144 MW, making Castle Wind Farm 0 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Longyuan Mulilo Green Energy De Aar 2 North Wind Energy Facility (144 MW, Wind) and Longyuan Mulilo De Aar Maanhaarberg Wind Energy Facility (100 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Northern Cape region, approximately 150 km from Upington.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
2020

6 years old

Owner
Castle Wind
Location
-30.7267°, 24.0517°

South Africa, Africa

Location
Coordinates:: -30.726667, 24.051667
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
South Africa
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
South AfricaEnergy Profile
232
Total Plants
71.9 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroSolarGas
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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