GRADO is a 27.2 MW wind power plant in Spain, operated by BIOVENT ENERGIA S.A. since 2005. Ranked #192 of 342 wind plants in Spain. Its 27.2 MW represents 0.24% of Spain's total wind capacity of 11,210 MW. The largest wind plant in Spain is P.E. TORRE MIRO II at 99 MW, making GRADO 3.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Castelló thermal power station (1621 MW, Gas) and Central Térmica de Castellón (1621 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the province of Valencia, approximately 30 km northwest of the city of Valencia.
21 years old
Spain, Europe
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
GRADO is a wind power plant producing approximately 71 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
Spain- Continent
- Europe
- 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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