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Madurankuliya12 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Madurankuliya is a 12 MW wind power plant in Sri Lanka, operated by Daily Life Renewable Energy since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #1 of 13 wind plants in Sri Lanka. Its 12 MW represents 9.52% of Sri Lanka's total wind capacity of 126 MW. The largest wind plant in Sri Lanka is Madurankuliya at 12 MW, making it equal in size. Nearby plants within 50 km include Lakvijaya (900 MW, Coal), Uppudaluwa (10.5 MW, Wind), and Mampuri-II (10.5 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the North Western Province, approximately 130 km from Colombo.

Capacity
12 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Daily Life Renewable Energy
Location
8.0128°, 79.7269°

Sri Lanka, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 8.012800, 79.726900
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Sri Lanka
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
Sri LankaEnergy Profile
47
Total Plants
3.7 GW
Total Capacity
HydroOilCoalWind
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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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