Chaba Wind Farm is a 21 MW wind power plant in South Africa, operated by InnoWind (Pty) Ltd since 2015. Ranked #42 of 50 wind plants in South Africa. Its 21 MW represents 0.52% of South Africa's total wind capacity of 4,002 MW. The largest wind plant in South Africa is Longyuan Mulilo Green Energy De Aar 2 North at 144 MW, making Chaba Wind Farm 6.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include Port Rex Power Station (171 MW, Gas) and Port Rex (171 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Eastern Cape, approximately 20 km from East London.
11 years old
South Africa, Africa
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Chaba Wind Farm is a wind power plant producing approximately 55 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
South Africa- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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