Ambewela Aitken Spence is a 3 MW wind power plant in Sri Lanka, operated by Ace Wind Power since its commissioning. Ranked #13 of 13 wind plants in Sri Lanka, this facility contributes 2.38% of the country's total wind capacity of 126 MW. The largest wind plant in Sri Lanka is Vallimunai at 12 MW, making Ambewela Aitken Spence 4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Victoria (210 MW, Hydro), Kotmale (201 MW, Hydro), and Upper Kotmale (150 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in the Nuwara Eliya District, approximately 150 km east of Colombo.
Sri Lanka, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Sri Lanka- Continent
- Asia
- 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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