West Coast 1 is a 94 MW wind power plant in South Africa, operated by ENGIE (43%), Investec Bank Limited (34.5%), and KTH (20%). Ranked #25 of 50 wind plants in South Africa, it contributes 2.35% 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 Wind Energy Facility at 144 MW, making West Coast 1 1.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Hopefield (Wind, 66.6 MW). The facility is located in the Western Cape, approximately 100 km north of Cape Town.
11 years old
South Africa, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
South Africa- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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