Karoo Renewable Energy Facility (Nobelsfontein Wind) is a 73.8 MW wind power plant in South Africa, operated by South African Renewable Green Energy since 2014. Ranked #29 of 50 wind plants in South Africa. Its 73.8 MW represents 1.84% 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 Karoo 1.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Kathu CSP (100 MW, Solar), Kathu Solar Park (100 MW, Solar), and Sishen Solar Power Plant (94.3 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Northern Cape, approximately 100 km from Upington.
12 years old
South Africa, Africa
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Karoo Renewable Energy Facility (Nobelsfontein Wind) is a wind power plant producing approximately 194 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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