Samdal is a 33 MW wind power plant in South Korea. Ranked #5 of 11 wind plants in South Korea, it accounts for 8.7% of the country's total wind capacity of 379 MW. The largest wind plant in South Korea is Gangwon at 98 MW, making Samdal 3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Jeju Power Plant (548 MW, Gas), Jeju (255 MW, Oil), and Bukeju (150 MW, Coal). The facility is located on Jeju Island, approximately 40 km from Jeju City.
8 years old
South Korea, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Samdal is a wind power plant producing approximately 87 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 Korea- Continent
- Asia
- 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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